March 27, 2023

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The best and worst books on North Korea in 2022 — Ep. 268
Podcast

The best and worst books on North Korea in 2022 — Ep. 268

David Tizzard breaks down the best reads on DPRK politics, human rights, economics, history and more

The best and worst books on North Korea in 2022 — Ep. 268
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 27, 2022
US earmarks $40M for radio broadcasts into North Korea in honor of Otto Warmbier

US earmarks $40M for radio broadcasts into North Korea in honor of Otto Warmbier

New law authorizes funding through 2027 and requires Biden to submit strategy for combating DPRK censorship next year

US earmarks $40M for radio broadcasts into North Korea in honor of Otto Warmbier
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell December 26, 2022
The camera can lie: How North Korean state media fakes photographs

The camera can lie: How North Korean state media fakes photographs

DPRK propagandists routinely edit and stage photos to doctor reality, often requiring a keen eye to reveal the truth

The camera can lie: How North Korean state media fakes photographs
Ángel García
Ángel García December 22, 2022
Pyongyang Chronicles: Why North Korean scholars love Shakespeare but hate Freud

Pyongyang Chronicles: Why North Korean scholars love Shakespeare but hate Freud

Professors at the DPRK’s top university are passionate and curious but face considerable obstacles in their work

Pyongyang Chronicles: Why North Korean scholars love Shakespeare but hate Freud
Alek Sigley
Alek Sigley December 21, 2022
How Kim Jong Il’s death threw the North Korea tourism industry into flux

How Kim Jong Il’s death threw the North Korea tourism industry into flux

Even local guides didn’t seem to know what would happen as the country mourned leader’s passing 11 years ago this month

How Kim Jong Il’s death threw the North Korea tourism industry into flux
Gareth Johnson
Gareth Johnson December 21, 2022
North Korea says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test

North Korea says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test

Pyongyang to finalize reconnaissance satellite plans by early 2023 after ‘successful’ rocket launch Sunday

North Korea says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 19, 2022
What if a satellite super constellation monitored every inch of North Korea?

What if a satellite super constellation monitored every inch of North Korea?

AI could analyze exabytes of data to provide God-like intel on DPRK nuclear facilities, clandestine activities and more

What if a satellite super constellation monitored every inch of North Korea?
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell December 14, 2022
One man’s project to overthrow the Kim regime — Ep. 266
Podcast

One man’s project to overthrow the Kim regime — Ep. 266

Bradley Hope discusses his new book on Adrian Hong’s activist organization and Free Joseon’s Madrid raid gone wrong

One man’s project to overthrow the Kim regime — Ep. 266
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 13, 2022
China rolls back virus controls, providing hope for North Korea aid work

China rolls back virus controls, providing hope for North Korea aid work

Experts say rules a positive step for DPRK refugees and aid groups in China, though border controls likely to stay

China rolls back virus controls, providing hope for North Korea aid work
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell December 8, 2022
Olympics to lift ban on North Korea’s participation ahead of 2024 Paris Games

Olympics to lift ban on North Korea’s participation ahead of 2024 Paris Games

Despite decision, the DPRK has given no signs that it will lift COVID border controls to allow its athletes to join

Olympics to lift ban on North Korea’s participation ahead of 2024 Paris Games
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell December 7, 2022
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