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North Korea’s U-17 women’s soccer team qualifies for World Cup with dominant run
Blowout of South Korea and 1-0 victory over China set stage for face off against Japan in Asian Cup final
May 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un triggers cheers with surefire aim during factory visit: State media
Release of photo showing North Korean leader’s marksmanship is aimed at cultivating myth of Kim excellence, expert says
May 14, 2024
Ex-Marine who raided DPRK Embassy makes case against extradition to US public
In interview, Christopher Ahn insists he aimed to help staff at Madrid embassy defect and could be killed if extradited
May 13, 2024
‘It slaps’: How a propaganda song praising Kim Jong Un went viral on TikTok
Videos featuring ‘Friendly Father’ have flooded popular app, even as US pushes to ban it over fears of misinformation
May 9, 2024
North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency
Firm predicts tours to Sinuiju to resume before capital, a move expert says may aim to test readiness for Chinese market
May 6, 2024
North Korea cancels visits by European delegations at last minute, sources say
Expert says cancellation of trips to check facilities suggests security officials don’t want return of Western presence
May 3, 2024
Toy model of North Korea’s biggest missile on sale for tourists in Pyongyang
Photo shows large Hwasong-17 ICBM toy and model of military spy satellite on shelves at new souvenir counter
May 1, 2024
Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation
Tehran insists first visit in five years is to discuss ‘business,’ though expert says they have little but arms to trade
April 30, 2024
Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance
Acquisition of customized Japanese vehicles is another demonstration of North Korea’s ability to evade sanctions
April 26, 2024
North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas
State media continues to cover global disease spread even as it reopens, an apparent effort to show DPRK is safe
April 26, 2024
