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As North Korean missiles soar, the skies around peninsula grow more dangerous
Frequency and diversity of launches put more aircraft at risk, increasing likelihood of disruptions and even catastrophe
April 14, 2023
Disappearing act: North Korea digitally scrubs lead actor from popular TV series
Digital recasting of Choe Ung Chol after 20 years may have been triggered by romantic escapades and political missteps
April 5, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s steady campaign to undercut his father’s legacy
State media promotes ultra-centralized system around leader in what may be effort to step out of Kim Jong Il’s shadow
April 4, 2023
Mount Paektu: North Korea’s sacred mountain and active volcano – Ep. 282
James Hammond discusses his research about the mountain and collaboration with North Korean scientists
April 4, 2023
North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts
Diplomats, NGOs and tourism industry sources say Wang Yajun was a one-off with no implications for broader opening
April 3, 2023
North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report
Panel of Experts cite satellite imagery appearing to show trucks arriving at west coast port in violation of sanctions
April 3, 2023
The North Korean victims of US atomic bombings on Japan – Ep. 280
Lauren Richardson discusses the politics of victimhood and how the DPRK co-opted the atomic bombings for its purposes
March 21, 2023
North Korea cancels Pyongyang marathon for 4th straight year, tour agency says
Koryo Tours cites ongoing COVID border controls for decision but says ‘great possibility’ event will be held in 2024
March 9, 2023
Why North Korea’s state ideology appeals to some in Africa – Ep. 278
Alhassan Mamman Muhammad discusses Nigeria-DPRK ties and why he has embraced Kim Il Sung’s Juche thought
March 7, 2023
US indicts Russian for smuggling electronic devices and software to North Korea
Man allegedly gave hazardous gas detector to Russia-based DPRK diplomat and other electronic devices to Moscow, US says
February 27, 2023
