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Dangerous myths: why North Korean culture idolizes the Koguryo period

Dangerous myths: why North Korean culture idolizes the Koguryo period

DPRK-made cartoons often distort historical reality and perpetuate nationalist falsehoods

Dangerous myths: why North Korean culture idolizes the Koguryo period
Yangdok hot springs and ski resort project taking shape as October deadline looms
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Yangdok hot springs and ski resort project taking shape as October deadline looms

Satellite imagery reveals scope of one of North Korea’s most-promoted new projects

Yangdok hot springs and ski resort project taking shape as October deadline looms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 28, 2019
The Czech connection at the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.80
Podcast

The Czech connection at the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.80

Dr. Vladimir Hlasny talks about the International Union of Students and its role in the event

The Czech connection at the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.80
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 28, 2019
You had to be there: the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.78
Podcast

You had to be there: the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.78

Tobias Kjellström and Monique Macias discuss taking part in the landmark celebration

You had to be there: the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.78
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 21, 2019
North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance

North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance

Mass propaganda event returns for first time since suspension, though content appears China-tailored

North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham June 20, 2019
North Korea’s mass games to resume on Monday, tour companies say

North Korea’s mass games to resume on Monday, tour companies say

"People’s Country" previously put on hold following criticism from Kim Jong Un

North Korea’s mass games to resume on Monday, tour companies say
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 19, 2019
Beer and business in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.77
Podcast

Beer and business in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.77

Daniel Tudor discusses markets, maekju, and the two Koreas

Beer and business in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.77
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 18, 2019
Rock and roll in Pyongyang: the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.76
Podcast

Rock and roll in Pyongyang: the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.76

Journalist and author Bradley K. Martin discusses his experiences covering the landmark event

Rock and roll in Pyongyang: the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.76
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 13, 2019
Following complaints from leader, North Korea puts mass games event on hold

Following complaints from leader, North Korea puts mass games event on hold

Postponement of "People’s Country" event could last from several days to weeks, tour company says

Following complaints from leader, North Korea puts mass games event on hold
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2019
Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest

Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest

Tents similar to those found along banks of Han river in Seoul beginning to emerge in Pyongyang

Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 4, 2019