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Chinese tourism to North Korea ‘increased dramatically’ in June

Chinese tourism to North Korea ‘increased dramatically’ in June

Huge spike in Chinese tourism to North Korea in wake of summit meetings

Chinese tourism to North Korea ‘increased dramatically’ in June
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 25, 2018
“Delicious anytime, anywhere”: the changing face of North Korean packaging

“Delicious anytime, anywhere”: the changing face of North Korean packaging

A major growth in the consumer goods market has seen DPRK designers up their game

“Delicious anytime, anywhere”: the changing face of North Korean packaging
Tia Han June 22, 2018
Anti-U.S. souvenirs disappear from tourist shops in North Korea: sources

Anti-U.S. souvenirs disappear from tourist shops in North Korea: sources

Posters, postcards, and stamps carrying anti-American images removed from multiple shops

Anti-U.S. souvenirs disappear from tourist shops in North Korea: sources
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2018
New North Korean “mass games” event to begin on September 9: tour company

New North Korean “mass games” event to begin on September 9: tour company

Opening performance to coincide with 70th National Day anniversary, Koryo Tours announces

New North Korean “mass games” event to begin on September 9: tour company
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 18, 2018
Feminism, gender norms, and etiquette in North Korea – NKNews Podcast ep.24
Podcast

Feminism, gender norms, and etiquette in North Korea – NKNews Podcast ep.24

In this episode, Dr. Ross King discusses language and class politics in the DPRK

Feminism, gender norms, and etiquette in North Korea – NKNews Podcast ep.24
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 17, 2018
“Imagine this is tasty!”: cold noodles in North Korean popular culture

“Imagine this is tasty!”: cold noodles in North Korean popular culture

The regime's propagandists turned a famine relief food into a national symbol

“Imagine this is tasty!”: cold noodles in North Korean popular culture
In photos: N. Korean propaganda continues to emphasize economic development
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In photos: N. Korean propaganda continues to emphasize economic development

Messages encourage North Koreans to take part in the five-year economic growth plan

In photos: N. Korean propaganda continues to emphasize economic development
Tia Han June 4, 2018
New North Korean propaganda posters promote April 27 Panmunjom Declaration

New North Korean propaganda posters promote April 27 Panmunjom Declaration

Three main points of April statement appear in new posters

New North Korean propaganda posters promote April 27 Panmunjom Declaration
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2018
Preparations for September mass games event underway in Pyongyang

Preparations for September mass games event underway in Pyongyang

Arirang-style event set to take place this fall

Preparations for September mass games event underway in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 23, 2018
Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea

Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea

ROK's TV Chosun incorrectly claimed press had to pay around $27,000 each for their visit

Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 22, 2018