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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
Enormous LED light wall added to side of Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel

Enormous LED light wall added to side of Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel

Huge light fixture newest addition to iconic building in North Korean capital city

Enormous LED light wall added to side of Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 21, 2018
Planned visit to Pyongyang by South Korean civic group canceled, say organizers

Planned visit to Pyongyang by South Korean civic group canceled, say organizers

June 15 committee was set to discuss inter-Korean events with northern counterparts

Planned visit to Pyongyang by South Korean civic group canceled, say organizers
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 21, 2018
DPRK loyalty badges now easier to obtain for foreigners, but come with a price

DPRK loyalty badges now easier to obtain for foreigners, but come with a price

Sources say 100 euro "donation" now streamlining process

DPRK loyalty badges now easier to obtain for foreigners, but come with a price
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 20, 2018
In Pyongyang, anti-U.S. propaganda posters mostly disappear

In Pyongyang, anti-U.S. propaganda posters mostly disappear

Internal-track propaganda takes a less aggressive tone in recent months, photos show

In Pyongyang, anti-U.S. propaganda posters mostly disappear
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 17, 2018
In Pyongyang, a well known food store introduces home delivery service

In Pyongyang, a well known food store introduces home delivery service

North Korean shop tries to satisfy its consumers with shopper-friendly change

In Pyongyang, a well known food store introduces home delivery service
Tia Han May 17, 2018
170+ buildings under construction at mammoth new North Korean tourist resort
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170+ buildings under construction at mammoth new North Korean tourist resort

Development could be aimed at attracting South Korean tourism in the future, sources suggest

170+ buildings under construction at mammoth new North Korean tourist resort
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 15, 2018
Kim-Moon summit welcomed by residents of N. Korea and border region: sources

Kim-Moon summit welcomed by residents of N. Korea and border region: sources

Apparent contradictions in state line don't yet appear to be raising questions, at least in public

Kim-Moon summit welcomed by residents of N. Korea and border region: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 1, 2018
One year on, Pyongyang bike share scheme still inactive

One year on, Pyongyang bike share scheme still inactive

Despite claims in Pyongyang Times, bike share scheme doesn't appear to have launched

One year on, Pyongyang bike share scheme still inactive
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 30, 2018