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A mystery in black and white: The curious case of North Korea’s missing pandas
China has gifted more pandas to the DPRK than any other country, but the animal ambassadors haven’t been seen for years
August 11, 2023
Seoul demands North Korea stop arms sales after its rockets show up in Ukraine
Reported confirmation that DPRK weapons have appeared on battlefield comes after Russian defense chief visited Pyongyang
July 31, 2023
‘I held my husband and cried’: Wartime alerts fuel panic and confusion in Seoul
Air raid sirens and evacuation orders left many fearing North Korean attack, though others greeted alerts with shrug
May 31, 2023
‘Oppa Ganbu Style’: Why growth medications are popular among North Korean elites
Experts say height and appearance has become a symbol of status and power in DPRK
May 26, 2023
North Korean weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say
East African nation has bought DPRK arms in past, and video of North Korean weapon has surfaced since conflict started
April 28, 2023
Cable TV channel says it was dropped over alleged pro-North Korea views
Tongil TV claims decision has put it at risk of collapse, while experts call move a loss for discourse about DPRK
February 2, 2023
ROK police arrest ex-underwear boss for alleged business deal with North Korea
Prosecutors say Kim Seong-tae orchestrated transfer of some $6.4 million to DPRK in exchange for exclusive mining rights
January 17, 2023
‘I like Messi’: What North Koreans think of soccer beyond their borders
The country’s relative openness to sports allows DPRK fans to follow superstars and take inspiration from their feats
December 28, 2022
From frontline to online: An ex-North Korean soldier’s path to YouTube stardom
Jung Haneul made rare escape across DMZ after seeing ‘injustices’ in the DPRK, and now shares his story with the world
December 2, 2022
What BTS’ Jin can expect from front-line military service at North Korean border
Former soldiers say serving on DPRK’s doorstep can be exhausting, but also recall things they enjoyed about army life
November 18, 2022
