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The man who invented North Korea’s Juche ideology – NKNews Podcast Ep. 222
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The man who invented North Korea’s Juche ideology – NKNews Podcast Ep. 222

John Cha discusses the life and philosophy of Hwang Jang-yop, the one-time mentor to Kim Jong Il who defected in 1997

The man who invented North Korea’s Juche ideology – NKNews Podcast Ep. 222
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 15, 2022
COVAX cuts vaccine allotment for North Korea as it moves to ‘needs-based’ system

COVAX cuts vaccine allotment for North Korea as it moves to ‘needs-based’ system

Vaccine alliance Gavi says previous allocations no longer relevant, with Canada now pledging 1.29 million doses

COVAX cuts vaccine allotment for North Korea as it moves to ‘needs-based’ system
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts February 14, 2022
North Korea kicks off elaborate new 10,000-home construction project in capital

North Korea kicks off elaborate new 10,000-home construction project in capital

Kim Jong Un tells workers to overcome hardships to build latest skyscraper street after repeated delays in recent years

North Korea kicks off elaborate new 10,000-home construction project in capital
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 13, 2022
Ask a North Korean: What North Korean brands do you miss the most?

Ask a North Korean: What North Korean brands do you miss the most?

The DPRK’s socialist system results in little brand awareness, but certain companies and products still stand out

Ask a North Korean: What North Korean brands do you miss the most?
Joshua Kim February 11, 2022
Aid for pregnant women in North Korea cleared for distribution, UNICEF says

Aid for pregnant women in North Korea cleared for distribution, UNICEF says

Shipment released from disinfection amid concerns about DPRK’s worsening humanitarian situation during pandemic

Aid for pregnant women in North Korea cleared for distribution, UNICEF says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 11, 2022
North Korea begins demolishing military base to build greenhouse farm
NK PRO

North Korea begins demolishing military base to build greenhouse farm

Farm project comes amid nationwide food shortages and is latest military installation to be repurposed in recent years

North Korea begins demolishing military base to build greenhouse farm
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 11, 2022
Moon Jae-in’s last-ditch attempt to salvage his North Korea legacy
NK PRO

Moon Jae-in’s last-ditch attempt to salvage his North Korea legacy

In wide-ranging interview, Moon appeals to those at home and abroad to continue his vision for peace on the peninsula

Moon Jae-in’s last-ditch attempt to salvage his North Korea legacy
James Fretwell
James Fretwell February 10, 2022
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 4 to Feb. 10
NK PRO

The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 4 to Feb. 10

An analysis of the DPRK’s missile boasts, volunteers dispatched to the countryside, revolutionary marches and more

The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 4 to Feb. 10
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 10, 2022
North Koreans continue to work abroad in violation of UN sanctions: Report

North Koreans continue to work abroad in violation of UN sanctions: Report

Expert says workers can find informal employment, as the DPRK’s COVID-19 controls leave its citizens stranded overseas

North Koreans continue to work abroad in violation of UN sanctions: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 10, 2022
Defector-poet Jang Jin-sung sentenced to six months in prison for sexual crime

Defector-poet Jang Jin-sung sentenced to six months in prison for sexual crime

Seoul court finds award-winning author guilty of 'indecent act by force' against a former female coworker

Defector-poet Jang Jin-sung sentenced to six months in prison for sexual crime
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 9, 2022