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State media review: Russia takes the limelight to mark Putin’s Pyongyang visit
An in-depth analysis of Russian propaganda, new law on deputies and commentary on Ukraine peace summit
June 20, 2024
The unusual Orthodox church set to star in Putin’s state visit to North Korea
Church of the Life-giving Trinity is a symbol of Russia-DPRK friendship and could receive rare visit from Kim Jong Un
June 19, 2024
North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media
Authorities make rare exception to rules to broadcast WWII drama on KCTV as part of Russia-centered programming block
June 18, 2024
As Paris 2024 nears, ‘godmother’ of North Korean Paralympians champions change
In interview, missionary Sue Kinsler recounts her work for people with disabilities across more than 130 visits to DPRK
June 14, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What are friendships like in the DPRK?
A defector writes about her difficulties making friends and why keeping secrets is so important for relationships
Why North Korea insists playing basketball makes you taller
State propaganda has pushed dubious claim since 60s, and it may have even driven Kim Jong Un’s obsession with the sport
June 13, 2024
State media review: North Korea’s Harry Potter-loving child vlogger reappears
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un kissing kids, a cruel children’s animation, a letter for Putin and more
June 13, 2024
North Korea celebrates deaths of soldiers building greenhouses for Kim Jong Un
State media reveals two workers died during construction on leader’s pet project, holding up their sacrifice as example
June 13, 2024
North Korea trounces Myanmar to move to next round of men’s World Cup qualifiers
4-1 victory in Laos follows rocky campaign that saw it forfeit to Japan and relocate multiple matches from Pyongyang
June 12, 2024
North Korea urges children to provide weapons to boost country’s military power
Expert says directive targeting DPRK youth highlights regime’s will to use all available resources to achieve objectives
June 7, 2024
