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Being gay in the DPRK

Being gay in the DPRK

Overview suggests many North Koreans learn about being gay only upon departure from DPRK

Being gay in the DPRK
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 13, 2013
How Christian missionaries are spreading the Gospel in North Korea

How Christian missionaries are spreading the Gospel in North Korea

Inside the shadowy network of front companies Christian missionaries use to spread the gospel in North Korea

How Christian missionaries are spreading the Gospel in North Korea
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich November 7, 2013
Director: N. Korean angle drew eyes to ‘Propaganda’

Director: N. Korean angle drew eyes to ‘Propaganda’

Film crew hadn’t predicted backlash from South Korean community

Director: N. Korean angle drew eyes to ‘Propaganda’
Christopher Barrett
Christopher Barrett November 5, 2013
NK Media Watch – Oct 23 to 29

NK Media Watch – Oct 23 to 29

Anniversary of Chinese Intervention in Korean War; Mirim Riding Club Completed; Military Rally

NK Media Watch – Oct 23 to 29
Matthew McGrath October 31, 2013
B.R. Myers: Rodman visits were “disastrous” for Kim Jong Un

B.R. Myers: Rodman visits were “disastrous” for Kim Jong Un

In interview on contemporary issues, Myers argues that Rodman-Kim meetings have negative impact

B.R. Myers: Rodman visits were “disastrous” for Kim Jong Un
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 29, 2013
How to buy a North Korean suit in Pyongyang

How to buy a North Korean suit in Pyongyang

Tour company explains how visitors can buy custom-fitted suits at Pyongyang hotel

How to buy a North Korean suit in Pyongyang
NK News
NK News October 24, 2013
The secret to watching Steven Seagal movies in North Korea

The secret to watching Steven Seagal movies in North Korea

Ask a North Korean: What was it like growing up in Pyongyang?

The secret to watching Steven Seagal movies in North Korea
Ji-Min Kang
Ji-Min Kang October 17, 2013
NK Media Watch – October 9 to 15

NK Media Watch – October 9 to 15

WPK Celebrates its Founding, Sports Day in North Korea, and Harvesting Begins

NK Media Watch – October 9 to 15
Matthew McGrath October 16, 2013
Kim Jong Un appearances continue to focus on sports-economy

Kim Jong Un appearances continue to focus on sports-economy

“Kim Jong Un’s Sports Economy on show in September 2013 public appearances”

Kim Jong Un appearances continue to focus on sports-economy
Michael Madden
Michael Madden October 3, 2013
Plastic surgery in North Korea: More common than you’d think

Plastic surgery in North Korea: More common than you’d think

"Some of my friends tried to make double-eyelids with transparent sticky tapes made in the shape of eyelids"

Plastic surgery in North Korea: More common than you’d think
Mina Yoon
Mina Yoon October 2, 2013