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December 01, 2024

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Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea

Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea

South Korean city brings American coffee giant to observatory overlooking DMZ, seeking to promote freedom — and tourism

Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 29, 2024
Why a reported rise in North Korean wages won’t do much to improve welfare
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Why a reported rise in North Korean wages won’t do much to improve welfare

Analysis suggests alleged plan to pay workers more fails to address underlying problems in convoluted wage system

Why a reported rise in North Korean wages won’t do much to improve welfare
Peter Ward
Peter Ward November 28, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What is the legal system like in the DPRK?

Ask a North Korean: What is the legal system like in the DPRK?

A defector writes about corrupt traffic police, the importance of bribes and the Kim regime’s disregard for rule of law

Ask a North Korean: What is the legal system like in the DPRK?
Jin November 27, 2024
North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year

North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year

Biennial event to feature range of sports, while DPRK implies it will restart international marathon in April

North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 25, 2024
North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule
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North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule

An in-depth analysis of workers’ sacrifices for power plant, editorials denouncing Israel and a reforestation milestone

North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 15, 2024
North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence

North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence

‘Korean Architecture’ promotes DPRK buildings and may be part of efforts to raise cash through overseas projects

North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 11, 2024
North Korea celebrates soccer dominance after winning U-17 Women’s World Cup
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North Korea celebrates soccer dominance after winning U-17 Women’s World Cup

An in-depth analysis of another international championship, Kim Jong Un’s ‘seasonal gifts’ and human rights ‘hypocrites’

North Korea celebrates soccer dominance after winning U-17 Women’s World Cup
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 8, 2024
North Korea starts costly task of removing Juche year from monuments nationwide
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North Korea starts costly task of removing Juche year from monuments nationwide

Analysis shows officials have altered newspapers and plaques in likely bid to enhance Kim Jong Un’s personality cult

North Korea starts costly task of removing Juche year from monuments nationwide
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 4, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024

North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro November 4, 2024
Another muted anniversary highlights strained North Korea-China ties
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Another muted anniversary highlights strained North Korea-China ties

An in-depth analysis of ceremonies for Chinese war veterans, criticism of US-ROK air drills and medical care for miners

Another muted anniversary highlights strained North Korea-China ties
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 1, 2024
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