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‘Escape’ review: North Korean soldiers’ daring defection, told for South Koreans

‘Escape’ review: North Korean soldiers’ daring defection, told for South Koreans

Hit film skirts politics and discussion of human rights, seeking to send message of the importance of valuing freedom

‘Escape’ review: North Korean soldiers’ daring defection, told for South Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 12, 2024
Kim Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death

Kim Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death

Leader Kim Jong Un attends large-scale events for death anniversary aimed at legitimizing future of Kim family rule

Kim Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 9, 2024
North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro July 3, 2024
Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
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Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30, 2024

Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
NK Pro
NK Pro July 3, 2024
North Korean officials appear wearing Kim Jong Un loyalty badges for first time

North Korean officials appear wearing Kim Jong Un loyalty badges for first time

Experts say pins are part of move toward ‘full-scale idolization’ as leader establishes independence from predecessors

North Korean officials appear wearing Kim Jong Un loyalty badges for first time
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 1, 2024
State media review: North Korea mocks Joe Biden over son Hunter’s conviction
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State media review: North Korea mocks Joe Biden over son Hunter’s conviction

An in-depth analysis of criticism of US gun violence, delegation to BRICS meeting and farming changes to improve diets

State media review: North Korea mocks Joe Biden over son Hunter’s conviction
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 27, 2024
North Koreans vow to ‘annihilate’ America at anti-US rallies across country

North Koreans vow to ‘annihilate’ America at anti-US rallies across country

State media reports 100K citizens attended event in Pyongyang, as DPRK kicks off month of propaganda against US and ROK

North Koreans vow to ‘annihilate’ America at anti-US rallies across country
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 26, 2024
State media review: Russia takes the limelight to mark Putin’s Pyongyang visit
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State media review: Russia takes the limelight to mark Putin’s Pyongyang visit

An in-depth analysis of Russian propaganda, new law on deputies and commentary on Ukraine peace summit

State media review: Russia takes the limelight to mark Putin’s Pyongyang visit
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 20, 2024
The unusual Orthodox church set to star in Putin’s state visit to North Korea

The unusual Orthodox church set to star in Putin’s state visit to North Korea

Church of the Life-giving Trinity is a symbol of Russia-DPRK friendship and could receive rare visit from Kim Jong Un

The unusual Orthodox church set to star in Putin’s state visit to North Korea
North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media

North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media

Authorities make rare exception to rules to broadcast WWII drama on KCTV as part of Russia-centered programming block

North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media
Lina Park
Lina Park | Seung-Yeon Chung June 18, 2024
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