History
Information related to North Korean history
How rival political parties once challenged North Korea’s communist power
Christians and conservatives vied for power with leftists after independence, a history the Worker’s Party now ignores
Jane Hardy: An Australian diplomat’s lessons from 30 years with North Korea
Former senior diplomat breaks down how influence — not intelligence alone — shaped Australia’s approach to Pyongyang
Longtime Russian ambassador to North Korea dies at 70: Foreign ministry
The top envoy who boosted Russia’s ties to the DPRK served in Pyongyang for nearly 11 years
North Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2025
South Korea concludes remains recovery operation in DMZ without North Korea
Joint excavation with UN Command located 25 sets of remains and 1,962 artifacts from Korean War
Lonnie Edge: How North Korea fosters legitimacy during times of crisis
Academic explores how the Kim regime responds to changing circumstances to shape the public narrative around its rule
Elizabeth Campbell: Behind the scenes of North Korea’s Hollywood dreams
Scholar discusses Kim Jong Il’s love of foreign cinema and the important role of film in DPRK society
Russian communists award Kim Jong Un with ‘Lenin Prize’ over Ukraine war support
Communist party hails North Korean leader for standing up to ‘imperialist aggression’ by supporting Russia’s invasion
Book review: An ex-North Korean diplomat pulls back the curtain on the regime
Ri Il Gyu’s memoir recounts DPRK’s goals in Latin America and raises alarm about Pyongyang’s strategy toward Japan
Lao foreign minister to visit North Korea this week to boost ties: Vientiane
Thongsavanh Phomvihane visiting for five days at invitation of DPRK, a month after Lao president met Kim Jong Un
