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The role of translation in shedding light on North Korea – Ep. 324
Retired CIA officer Stephen Mercado discusses how analysts can mine non-Korean sources for insights into DPRK life
January 10, 2024
North Korea’s official 2024 calendar charts events that will define year ahead
But DPRK ignores new missile holiday, while lack of big anniversaries leaves it unclear if there will be military parade
January 9, 2024
Ask A North Korean: Do North Koreans celebrate Western holidays?
A defector writes about her memories of festivities in the DPRK and her first experience of Valentine’s Day
Newest North Korean film mimics South’s violent cinema, to disastrous results
‘A Day and a Night’ attempts to distract youth from foreign films, but in the process undermines its propaganda message
January 8, 2024
State media review: North Korea warns of ‘highest risk of confrontation’ in 2024
An in-depth analysis of commentary on ROK, Kim Jong Un’s first activity in new year, Xi Jinping’s letter and more
January 4, 2024
North Korea scheduled to host Japan women’s soccer team for Olympic qualifier
DPRK has not confirmed game will go ahead, but it could be first time foreign athletes enter the country since pandemic
January 2, 2024
Don’t visit North Korean restaurants in China, South Korean Embassy warns
Mission says DPRK businesses have ‘forcibly expelled’ ROK nationals, cites risk of ‘friction’ as tensions worsen
January 2, 2024
Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans get tattoos?
Ink is common among older generations, but usually as a way to show loyalty rather than as a form of self-expression
Why South Korea has backed down from plans to ease ban on North Korean media
Experts say restrictions are ‘outdated’ and counter to online freedom, but likely to persist under Yoon administration
January 1, 2024
How North Korea’s New Year messages use history and hardships to prop up regime
Kim Jong Un’s speeches refer to past triumphs to inspire people to persevere, but face growing skepticism from young
December 29, 2023
