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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
Power politics: What light levels reveal about North Korea’s priorities
Satellites detect spikes in radiance of Pyongyang around nighttime parades and could help gauge DPRK’s economic activity
February 21, 2023
North Korean ferry capsized near Wonsan naval base, satellite imagery shows
Ship appears to have been docked closer to city center before being moved, suggesting unrepairable issue
February 20, 2023
