March 28, 2024

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North Korean propagandists amplify anti-Yoon protests in South

North Korean propagandists amplify anti-Yoon protests in South

State media publishes photos of people freely expressing discontent with leader — an activity not tolerated in DPRK

North Korean propagandists amplify anti-Yoon protests in South
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 6, 2023
Ruling party suspends defector-lawmaker Tae Yong-ho for 3 months over scandals

Ruling party suspends defector-lawmaker Tae Yong-ho for 3 months over scandals

Decision allows former North Korean diplomat to stand in 2024 election despite series of controversial comments

Ruling party suspends defector-lawmaker Tae Yong-ho for 3 months over scandals
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 11, 2023
What the official end of COVID emergency means for North Korea’s border controls
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What the official end of COVID emergency means for North Korea’s border controls

Pyongyang has closely monitored news from WHO, suggesting that downgrading of pandemic could trigger policy changes

What the official end of COVID emergency means for North Korea’s border controls
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 9, 2023
Chinese travel agency claims North Korea will open for tourism in June

Chinese travel agency claims North Korea will open for tourism in June

Dalian firm advertises multiday trip, but source notes false rumors of reopening have circulated near border for months

Chinese travel agency claims North Korea will open for tourism in June
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 27, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What are popular sayings and proverbs in the DPRK?

Ask a North Korean: What are popular sayings and proverbs in the DPRK?

Everyday expressions offer a window into how North Koreans think and see the world

Ask a North Korean: What are popular sayings and proverbs in the DPRK?
Joshua Kim April 26, 2023
Beyond cardboard characters: The evolution of North Korean defectors on screen

Beyond cardboard characters: The evolution of North Korean defectors on screen

Hit shows like ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Money Heist’ show how ROK film and TV has moved past anti-communist tropes of the past

Beyond cardboard characters: The evolution of North Korean defectors on screen
Jason Bechervaise
Jason Bechervaise April 24, 2023
How South Korea’s right and left stifle debate on North Korea and Japan
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How South Korea’s right and left stifle debate on North Korea and Japan

Legal restrictions risk warping discourse and public policy as Seoul takes harder line on DPRK and moves closer to Tokyo

How South Korea’s right and left stifle debate on North Korea and Japan
Anastasia Koroleva
Anastasia Koroleva | Joseph Yi April 17, 2023
North Korean website appears to block searches for Kim Jong Un’s daughter

North Korean website appears to block searches for Kim Jong Un’s daughter

DPRK Today also deleted posts about someone with name Ju Ae in sign leadership sees big role for young girl

North Korean website appears to block searches for Kim Jong Un’s daughter
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser April 14, 2023
As North Korean missiles soar, the skies around peninsula grow more dangerous
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As North Korean missiles soar, the skies around peninsula grow more dangerous

Frequency and diversity of launches put more aircraft at risk, increasing likelihood of disruptions and even catastrophe

As North Korean missiles soar, the skies around peninsula grow more dangerous
Edward Condit
Edward Condit April 14, 2023
Disappearing act: North Korea digitally scrubs lead actor from popular TV series

Disappearing act: North Korea digitally scrubs lead actor from popular TV series

Digital recasting of Choe Ung Chol after 20 years may have been triggered by romantic escapades and political missteps

Disappearing act: North Korea digitally scrubs lead actor from popular TV series
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko April 5, 2023
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