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North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule
An in-depth analysis of workers’ sacrifices for power plant, editorials denouncing Israel and a reforestation milestone
November 15, 2024
North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence
‘Korean Architecture’ promotes DPRK buildings and may be part of efforts to raise cash through overseas projects
November 11, 2024
North Korea celebrates soccer dominance after winning U-17 Women’s World Cup
An in-depth analysis of another international championship, Kim Jong Un’s ‘seasonal gifts’ and human rights ‘hypocrites’
November 8, 2024
Why North Koreans could be among the last to learn who won US election
Analysis shows state media can take days and even months to acknowledge result, depending on regime’s policy goals
November 6, 2024
North Korea appears to rebrand unification institute to focus on ‘enemy’ ROK
Institute of Enemy State Studies aligns with Kim Jong Un’s decision to frame South Korea as hostile foreign state
November 4, 2024
Another muted anniversary highlights strained North Korea-China ties
An in-depth analysis of ceremonies for Chinese war veterans, criticism of US-ROK air drills and medical care for miners
November 1, 2024
Kim Jong Un sensitive to criticism of regime’s human rights abuses: Ex-diplomats
Former North Korean envoys say leader ordered measures to deflect attention from abuses and even pushed limited reforms
October 30, 2024
North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues
State media did not reveal details of changes but experts assess aim is to make separation between Koreas even clearer
October 25, 2024
North Korea denounces UN chief’s call for ‘restraint’ amid inter-Korean tensions
An in-depth analysis of criticism of Guterres’ ‘double standards,' Vietnam ties and coverage of anti-Yoon protests
October 25, 2024
Skadoosh! North Korean school uses ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to teach kids English
State media shows students repeating after panda protagonist of Hollywood animation, despite crackdowns on foreign media
October 23, 2024
