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Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?

Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?

North Korean leader suggests improved access to modern amenities during inspection of latest skyscraper street project

Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 4, 2025
North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences
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North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences

An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s education policies, the DPRK’s first wildfire emergency alert and sporting success

North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 4, 2025
North Korea’s top university eyeing Siberia to host first overseas office

North Korea’s top university eyeing Siberia to host first overseas office

Kim Il Sung University considering Novosibirsk office to strengthen academic ties as humanitarian exchanges continue

North Korea’s top university eyeing Siberia to host first overseas office
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 3, 2025
North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2025

North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 2, 2025
Why a Russian rock band made a music video set in ‘totalitarian’ North Korea

Why a Russian rock band made a music video set in ‘totalitarian’ North Korea

‘Tsoi is Dead’ plunges viewers into a surreal version of Pyongyang, telling the story of a boy’s rock ‘n roll rebellion

Why a Russian rock band made a music video set in ‘totalitarian’ North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 2, 2025
North Korea holds first national training event for children’s union instructors

North Korea holds first national training event for children’s union instructors

Workshop was aimed at ensuring young people grow up loyal to regime and follows rare meeting of neighborhood unit heads

North Korea holds first national training event for children’s union instructors
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 31, 2025
North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’
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North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’

An in-depth analysis of fire prevention measures, ‘war criminal’ Japan, a boxing gold and a purge of term ‘North Korea’

North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 28, 2025
North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE

North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE

Struggling men’s team fails to quality for fourth consecutive World Cup, sinking chance for sports diplomacy with US

North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 26, 2025
North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
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North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels

An in-depth analysis of statement by Egypt envoy, more Freedom Shield criticism and yellow dust alerts

North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 21, 2025
North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
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North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade

Chinese trade data records import of 279 paintings in Jan.-Feb., which expert says may have come from sanctioned studio

North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 20, 2025
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