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Empty streets suggest North Korea locked down capital for Putin’s state visit
Satellite imagery of mostly deserted Pyongyang points to extreme security for summit despite economic disruption
June 24, 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 Korea dismantles guard posts as it finishes reinforcing border with China
Imagery shows DPRK built temporary structures as stopgap while expanding security infrastructure during pandemic
June 17, 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
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
Daniel Pinkston: How North Korea uses technology to control its citizens
Analyst discusses the rise of ‘digital authoritarianism,’ as well as the humor behind the DPRK’s trash balloons
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
UN Security Council debates North Korean human rights, exposing fissures again
Experts bemoan worsening situation, as ROK spotlights issue during presidency despite Russian and Chinese opposition
June 13, 2024
Up in smoke: Satellite imagery captures North Korea’s war against wildfires
NK Pro analysis shows dozens of fires raged this spring, and expert say DPRK isn’t ready for bigger blazes to come
June 10, 2024
North Korea restores loudspeakers in response to South’s propaganda broadcast
ROK military says it did not operate loudspeakers on Monday but is prepared to defend against any DPRK retaliation
June 10, 2024
