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The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando
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The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll joins the podcast to discuss inconsistent Kim Il Sung propaganda, Trump budget cuts and more

The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando
Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress
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Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress

Apparent reshuffle of officials suggests Kim Jong Un seeks to consolidate loyalty and pose as anti-corruption crusader

Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser April 16, 2025
Kim Jong Un cuts ribbon on latest 10K-home skyscraper street on ‘Day of the Sun’

Kim Jong Un cuts ribbon on latest 10K-home skyscraper street on ‘Day of the Sun’

Opening for third phase of capital’s Hwasong project timed to major holiday as Kim links himself to grandfather’s legacy

Kim Jong Un cuts ribbon on latest 10K-home skyscraper street on ‘Day of the Sun’
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 16, 2025
Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media

Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media

North Korean leader’s annual donation to Chongryon aims to secure loyalty amid declining youth interest in regime

Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 14, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s right-hand man has built power base threatening his rule: Report

Kim Jong Un’s right-hand man has built power base threatening his rule: Report

ROK parliamentary analysis suggests Choe Ryong Hae has formalized control over North Korea’s military and party networks

Kim Jong Un’s right-hand man has built power base threatening his rule: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 14, 2025
North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark

North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark

Recognition boosts Pyongyang’s efforts to promote mountain as both geological treasure and sacred symbol of Kim dynasty

North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 14, 2025
With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
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With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy

Experts say Seoul must act decisively to modernize military and adapt to Trump turmoil, regardless who wins election

With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy April 14, 2025
Lee Jae-myung makes no mention of North Korea as he launches presidential bid

Lee Jae-myung makes no mention of North Korea as he launches presidential bid

Opposition candidate favored to win ROK election shifts focus from inter-Korean peace themes central to past campaigns

Lee Jae-myung makes no mention of North Korea as he launches presidential bid
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 11, 2025
South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally

South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally

Move following Assad’s fall ends a decades-long diplomatic freeze and undercuts DPRK’s position in Middle East

South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 11, 2025
Kim Shin-jo, North Korean commando sent to kill South’s president, dies at 83

Kim Shin-jo, North Korean commando sent to kill South’s president, dies at 83

A survivor of 1968 Blue House raid, Kim stayed in the South and underwent an improbable transformation into a man of God

Kim Shin-jo, North Korean commando sent to kill South’s president, dies at 83
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy April 11, 2025
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