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Dozens of highrises sprout up in Pyongyang as Kim Jong Un’s June deadline looms
State media suggests rapid progress, but recent failures to finish ambitious projects cast doubt on timely completion
North Korea reminds the world that its aerospace program is forging ahead
State media hypes “ceaseless” efforts by rocket scientists to improve their work
Big red flag? Signs praising Kim Jong Un replaced by party slogan nationwide
Latest change comes as Kim’s military symbol was removed from Pyongyang streets this spring
New DPRK border security and infrastructure revealed by satellite imagery
On border with China, North Korea’s Sinuiju recently enhanced security but also accelerated work to restart trade
Toy guns and puppies: The latest art by North Korea’s famed Mansudae Studio
The DPRK's top art studio continues to turn out a mix of propaganda paintings and more lighthearted pieces
New North Korean book highlights ‘trust’ between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump
Moon Jae-in totally absent from new publication, while Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin feature heavily
New activity at Kim Jong Un’s private beach may signal visit to east coast
A military submarine base up the coast in Sinpho also saw renewed activity this week
Why did North Korea’s ‘ordinary girl’ YouTuber disappear from the web?
Un A once racked up thousands of views as “the new face of North Korean propaganda”
Kim Jong Un wants to control teens with music, haircuts and socialist thought
North Korean leader tells Youth League to stamp out “exotic lifestyles” and “dangerous poisons” to state ideals
North Korea tells its young leaders to ‘ruthlessly crush’ unruly teen behavior
The ruling party’s Kimilsungist-Kimjongilist Youth League holds its first major meeting in five years this week
