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December 21, 2024

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Hundreds of North Koreans enter Russia in first quarter amid burgeoning ties

Hundreds of North Koreans enter Russia in first quarter amid burgeoning ties

Data reveals new quarterly high since pre-pandemic times, while number of Russians entering DPRK also surged

Hundreds of North Koreans enter Russia in first quarter amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 9, 2024
Biting humor: North Korea’s forgotten embrace of satirical cartoons

Biting humor: North Korea’s forgotten embrace of satirical cartoons

Magazine Hwalsal once prominently featured social criticism, revealing openness of early DPRK until regime cracked down

Biting humor: North Korea’s forgotten embrace of satirical cartoons
Choi Hyun Jun
Choi Hyun Jun May 7, 2024
Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats

Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats

North Korean leader again demonstrates deep interest in combatting foreign influence, joining photo session in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 6, 2024
Timeline: From the death of the Panel to a ‘nuclear trigger’ test
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Timeline: From the death of the Panel to a ‘nuclear trigger’ test

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

Timeline: From the death of the Panel to a ‘nuclear trigger’ test
NK Pro
NK Pro May 3, 2024
North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro May 3, 2024
North Korea demands police combat ‘illegal activities’ at first meeting in years

North Korea demands police combat ‘illegal activities’ at first meeting in years

Expert says focus of first conference since 2012 hints at efforts to curtail corruption and foreign cultural influence

North Korea demands police combat ‘illegal activities’ at first meeting in years
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 2, 2024
State media review: North Korea shuns Cuban leader’s ‘affectionate greetings’
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State media review: North Korea shuns Cuban leader’s ‘affectionate greetings’

An in-depth analysis of Cuba-DPRK tensions, May Day celebrations and criticism of US space ‘militarization’

State media review: North Korea shuns Cuban leader’s ‘affectionate greetings’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 2, 2024
Why North Korea has embraced sustainable development – Ep. 340
Podcast

Why North Korea has embraced sustainable development – Ep. 340

Sojin Lim discusses the DPRK’s compliance with some international standards and disregard for others

Why North Korea has embraced sustainable development – Ep. 340
Ask a North Korean: Can North Korean couples get divorced?

Ask a North Korean: Can North Korean couples get divorced?

DPRK society has become more accepting of divorce over the years, but this hasn’t made getting one much easier

Ask a North Korean: Can North Korean couples get divorced?
Rose April 30, 2024
North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies

North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies

Changes in how to refer to birthdays of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il may be effort to elevate current leader, expert says

North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 29, 2024
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