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Why North Korean state media delicately dances around taboo topics
Marketplaces, central supply networks and even census data are all off-limits, sometimes for reasons entirely unclear
October 18, 2022
Rollerblading through Kim Il Sung Square – Ep. 258
Charles Thirlwall discusses the explosion of international business interest in North Korea at the turn of the century
October 18, 2022
Pyongyang chronicles: The privileges of life as a foreign student in North Korea
Students enjoy wider access than almost all other outsiders, but they can still run afoul of DPRK authorities
October 17, 2022
Are North Korea’s missile tests building up to something big? – Ep. 257
The NK News team discusses DPRK state media’s weapons reveals, a missile over Japan, US-ROK responses and more
October 11, 2022
US issues new sanctions in latest crackdown on North Korean fuel imports
Designation of two individuals and three companies accused of smuggling oil follows series of recent DPRK missile tests
October 8, 2022
Pushing the envelope? Full Trump-Kim letters released but authenticity unclear
South Korean journal provides full text of letters for first time but tells NK News it has never seen original copies
October 7, 2022
North Korea flies 12 fighter jets and bombers in apparent firing drills: Seoul
South Korea mobilizes some 30 aircraft after DPRK warplanes breach ‘special reconnaissance line’ during firing drill
October 6, 2022
North Korean coal smuggling ship reappears after 3 years with stolen identity
Un Bong 2 appears to follow precedent by again flying Tanzania’s colors when moving illicit coal for Pyongyang
October 6, 2022
Antonio Inoki, the man who brought pro wrestling to North Korea, dies at 79
Japanese parliamentarian and renowned martial artist visited Pyongyang over 30 times in efforts to push sports diplomacy
October 3, 2022
North Korean crops improve little despite Kim Jong Un’s food fixation
NK Pro analysis shows North Korean crop health has stagnated despite regime’s efforts to alleviate food shortages
September 30, 2022
