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“Heroes who returned to the legal authority”: prominent Cold War-era defectors

“Heroes who returned to the legal authority”: prominent Cold War-era defectors

Long before the 30,000 defector era, reception was much different for the few who made it

“Heroes who returned to the legal authority”: prominent Cold War-era defectors
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy September 12, 2018
How did you get into the NK field? Subscriber interviews – NKNews Podcast ep.36
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How did you get into the NK field? Subscriber interviews – NKNews Podcast ep.36

Three NK News subscribers share their own DPRK stories

How did you get into the NK field? Subscriber interviews – NKNews Podcast ep.36
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot September 10, 2018
Inter-Korean ties take center stage at Pyongyang mass games

Inter-Korean ties take center stage at Pyongyang mass games

“Glorious Country” event first of its kind in five years

Inter-Korean ties take center stage at Pyongyang mass games
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 9, 2018
North Korea kicks off 9/9 celebrations with Pyongyang concert

North Korea kicks off 9/9 celebrations with Pyongyang concert

But North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opts not to attend

North Korea kicks off 9/9 celebrations with Pyongyang concert
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 8, 2018
Foreign “friendship” and gov’t delegations flock to Pyongyang for 9/9 events

Foreign “friendship” and gov’t delegations flock to Pyongyang for 9/9 events

DPRK state media reporting suggests some 60 groups in-country this weekend

Foreign “friendship” and gov’t delegations flock to Pyongyang for 9/9 events
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Oliver Hotham September 8, 2018
How N. Korean literature offers hints at major agricultural reforms taking place

How N. Korean literature offers hints at major agricultural reforms taking place

Subtle mentions of reforms in past years point to emphasis on science-based system

How N. Korean literature offers hints at major agricultural reforms taking place
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 3, 2018
Mass games extended to run until October 10, tour company says

Mass games extended to run until October 10, tour company says

Recent state media suggested event would run from September 9 to 30

Mass games extended to run until October 10, tour company says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 30, 2018
Photo review: August 2018 propaganda messages and posters in North Korea
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Photo review: August 2018 propaganda messages and posters in North Korea

Anti-American posters remain in some museums, ongoing focus on New Years' Speech

Photo review: August 2018 propaganda messages and posters in North Korea
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy August 28, 2018
The year without Americans: how the U.S. travel ban changed North Korean tourism

The year without Americans: how the U.S. travel ban changed North Korean tourism

State Department yet to decide on extension as ban set to expire this Friday

The year without Americans: how the U.S. travel ban changed North Korean tourism
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 27, 2018
Student training for Sept. 9 events intensifies around Pyongyang, photos show

Student training for Sept. 9 events intensifies around Pyongyang, photos show

Long hours and high expectations in near-daily outdoor marching exercises

Student training for Sept. 9 events intensifies around Pyongyang, photos show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 27, 2018