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How North Korea presents the possibility of a future female leader
Despite being a dictator, Kim Jong Un is something of a feminist — at least compared to his father and grandfather
November 23, 2022
Scorched Earth: How climate change could send North Korea up in flames
Decades of satellite data reveal devastating impact of wildfires on country ill-equipped to handle rising temperatures
November 21, 2022
North Korea the world’s most corrupt country for 3rd straight year: Report
Kim Jong Un’s anti-corruption drives more about securing his own power rather than draining the swamp, expert says
November 16, 2022
The fuzzy, contentious division of the Koreas at sea — Ep. 262
Yoon In-Joo discuss maritime conflict, the role that coasts play in the DPRK economy, fish prices and more
November 15, 2022
Prices of imported consumer goods dip in North Korean capital
Whisky, shampoo, coffee and other goods continue to decline in price as country’s trade with China increases
November 11, 2022
Seoul offers to return remains of presumed North Korean woman found near border
Pyongyang has yet to respond to notice sent Friday about body discovered with badge of DPRK leaders, South Korea says
November 11, 2022
Singapore says North Korea sanctions buster in country after US offers bounty
Police report they were in communication with Washington about Kwek Kee Seng even before US offered $5 million reward
November 7, 2022
Egypt’s Orascom to receive loan worth $80M from North Korea cell network
Firm behind Koryolink has struggled to make money from the project or transfer funds outside the DPRK
November 2, 2022
Taiwanese man sentenced to prison for smuggling 3K tons of oil to North Korea
Huang Wang Ken faces year behind bars after court says he ‘seriously damaged’ Taiwan’s reputation with 2018 oil transfer
October 28, 2022
Book review: Grappling with the personal and political toll of Korea’s division
Hwang Sok-yong’s ‘The Prisoner’ tells story of his life as a ‘refugee’ from North Korea for whom going home is a crime
October 27, 2022
