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Information related to North Korean history
Lee Hong-koo, key official in inter-Korean negotiations, dies at 92
Architect of early engagement with Pyongyang helped lay groundwork for 1991 accord and planned 1994 summit
Jacco Zwetsloot: A look back and a new chapter for the NK News Podcast
Longtime host discusses memorable episodes, dream guests and how he is not leaving the podcast entirely
Vietnam appoints new ambassador to North Korea after envoy’s lengthy term
Doan Khanh Tam, a deputy director at the Foreign Ministry, previously served as Hanoi’s ambassador to Mongolia
Kim Jong Un marks military anniversary with frontline visit, mortar contest
North Korean leader stresses combat readiness during April 25 events tied to guerrilla legacy
Search to begin for last Australian soldier missing in the South from Korean War
The remains of all but one of the 29 Australian soldiers killed in the Battle of Gapyeong were recovered
Sayaka Chatani: How pro-North Korea communities took root in Japan
Expert examines Chongryon’s evolution and ideology, as NK News’ Jooheon Kim talks developments in DPRK-Japan ties
Seoul to repatriate Chinese remains from Korean War at first ceremony in 3 years
South Korea says handover promotes ‘neighborly’ ties with China, which fought alongside North Korea in the war
South Korean man acquitted of praising North Korea, 34 years after his death
Court finds authorities forced his confession, after Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommended a retrial
How a South Korean helped pave the way for North Korea’s soccer success
Kim Kyung-sung has trained DPRK athletes and pushed sports diplomacy for decades, but at a cost back home
Jonathan Cheng: The Christian roots of North Korea’s personality cult
Author discusses how religion shaped the DPRK’s system, while NK News’ Chad O’Carroll talks DMZ airspace incident
