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Information related to North Korean history
North Korea appears to have transformed the social contract with its people
The constitution appears to have been revised to remove references to the country not having a tax
May 7, 2026
Lee Hong-koo, key official in inter-Korean negotiations, dies at 92
Architect of early engagement with Pyongyang helped lay groundwork for 1991 accord and planned 1994 summit
May 6, 2026
Jacco Zwetsloot: A look back and a new chapter for the NK News Podcast
Longtime host discusses memorable episodes, dream guests and how he is not leaving the podcast entirely
May 5, 2026
Vietnam appoints new ambassador to North Korea after envoy’s lengthy term
Doan Khanh Tam, a deputy director at the Foreign Ministry, previously served as Hanoi’s ambassador to Mongolia
May 4, 2026
Kim Jong Un marks military anniversary with frontline visit, mortar contest
North Korean leader stresses combat readiness during April 25 events tied to guerrilla legacy
April 26, 2026
Search to begin for last Australian soldier missing in the South from Korean War
The remains of all but one of the 29 Australian soldiers killed in the Battle of Gapyeong were recovered
April 24, 2026
Sayaka Chatani: How pro-North Korea communities took root in Japan
Expert examines Chongryon’s evolution and ideology, as NK News’ Jooheon Kim talks developments in DPRK-Japan ties
April 21, 2026
Seoul to repatriate Chinese remains from Korean War at first ceremony in 3 years
South Korea says handover promotes ‘neighborly’ ties with China, which fought alongside North Korea in the war
April 21, 2026
South Korean man acquitted of praising North Korea, 34 years after his death
Court finds authorities forced his confession, after Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommended a retrial
April 13, 2026
How a South Korean helped pave the way for North Korea’s soccer success
Kim Kyung-sung has trained DPRK athletes and pushed sports diplomacy for decades, but at a cost back home
April 10, 2026
