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December 24, 2024

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Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father
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Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father

An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Il’s death anniversary, messaging to Trump and river management failures

Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 20, 2024
How South Korea’s far-right YouTubers influenced Yoon’s martial law decree

How South Korea’s far-right YouTubers influenced Yoon’s martial law decree

Conspiracies about North Korea are rampant on platform, the news source of choice for voters disillusioned with media

How South Korea’s far-right YouTubers influenced Yoon’s martial law decree
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy December 17, 2024
North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
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North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan

An in-depth analysis of criticism of Space Force, Mount Paektu pilgrims, coverage of ROK protests and more

North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 13, 2024
Kathi Zellweger: The life of a humanitarian worker in North Korea
Podcast

Kathi Zellweger: The life of a humanitarian worker in North Korea

Long-time aid worker discusses her five years based in Pyongyang and her hopes for development assistance post-COVID

Kathi Zellweger: The life of a humanitarian worker in North Korea
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 12, 2024
North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
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North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment

An in-depth analysis of lack of coverage on ROK crisis, DPRK-Russia defense pact and ethnic Koreans visiting from Japan

North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 6, 2024
North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024

North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro December 3, 2024
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
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