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Ask a North Korean: How do people get where they need to go in the DPRK?

Ask a North Korean: How do people get where they need to go in the DPRK?

An escapee writes about trains, planes and automobiles and why the main form of transportation is one’s own two legs

Ask a North Korean: How do people get where they need to go in the DPRK?
Jin August 6, 2024
North Korean ‘People’s Athlete’ takes bronze in Olympic women’s boxing

North Korean ‘People’s Athlete’ takes bronze in Olympic women’s boxing

Despite narrow loss to Chinese rival, Pang Chol Mi cements her legacy in DPRK with first Olympic medal

North Korean ‘People’s Athlete’ takes bronze in Olympic women’s boxing
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 5, 2024
Ed Pulford: Discovering the city where North Korea, China and Russia collide
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Ed Pulford: Discovering the city where North Korea, China and Russia collide

Anthropologist discusses his time in the multiethnic frontier city of Hunchun and how residents view the DPRK

Ed Pulford: Discovering the city where North Korea, China and Russia collide
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News August 2, 2024
North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to July 31, 2024

North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro August 2, 2024
Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
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Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31, 2024

Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
NK Pro
NK Pro August 2, 2024
North Korean media hails ‘benevolent’ Kim Jong Un for inspecting flood damage
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North Korean media hails ‘benevolent’ Kim Jong Un for inspecting flood damage

An in-depth analysis of efforts to blame flooding on local officials, new envoys, Olympic coverage and more

North Korean media hails ‘benevolent’ Kim Jong Un for inspecting flood damage
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung August 1, 2024
North Korean divers tuck, twist and pike their way to Olympic silver

North Korean divers tuck, twist and pike their way to Olympic silver

Jo Jin Mi and Kim Mi Rae win DPRK’s first-ever diving medal and second in Paris in synchronized 10m platform event

North Korean divers tuck, twist and pike their way to Olympic silver
Joe Smith
Joe Smith August 1, 2024
North Korea wins first Olympic medal in 8 years with fairytale table tennis run

North Korea wins first Olympic medal in 8 years with fairytale table tennis run

Ri Jong Sik and Kim Kum Yong defeated one higher-ranked opponent after another en route to silver in mixed doubles event

North Korea wins first Olympic medal in 8 years with fairytale table tennis run
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 31, 2024
North Korea’s Olympic hopes, a $10M FBI bounty and a fond farewell
Podcast

North Korea’s Olympic hopes, a $10M FBI bounty and a fond farewell

NK News’ Joe Smith discusses the DPRK’s athletes in Paris, a wanted cybercriminal and more

North Korea’s Olympic hopes, a $10M FBI bounty and a fond farewell
The athletes striving to win North Korea sporting glory at the Paris Olympics

The athletes striving to win North Korea sporting glory at the Paris Olympics

14-person contingent is without powerhouse weightlifters but still going for gold in wrestling, table tennis and more

The athletes striving to win North Korea sporting glory at the Paris Olympics
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 26, 2024
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