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DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
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DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’

An in-depth analysis of the sanctioned studio’s latest work, skaters’ success at the Asian Games and a new ambassador

DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 14, 2025
Western tour companies enter North Korea for first time since pandemic

Western tour companies enter North Korea for first time since pandemic

Koryo Tours and Young Pioneer Tours staff crossed border into Rason, raising hopes for full reopening to tourists

Western tour companies enter North Korea for first time since pandemic
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 13, 2025
Book review: Japanese scholars shed light on North Korean politics and culture

Book review: Japanese scholars shed light on North Korean politics and culture

Keio University book offers a meticulously researched look at the DPRK using both internal and external sources

Book review: Japanese scholars shed light on North Korean politics and culture
Stephen Mercado
Stephen Mercado February 12, 2025
Western travel to North Korea on hold as border issues persist

Western travel to North Korea on hold as border issues persist

First tour for non-Russians since pandemic was abruptly canceled with expert telling NK News reopening remains uncertain

Western travel to North Korea on hold as border issues persist
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 10, 2025
Russian envoy to DPRK says Moscow welcomes talks between US and North Korea

Russian envoy to DPRK says Moscow welcomes talks between US and North Korea

But Alexander Matsegora says Pyongyang won’t denuclearize and Washington must radically change its stance

Russian envoy to DPRK says Moscow welcomes talks between US and North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 10, 2025
Ask A North Korean: How do North Koreans manage their time?

Ask A North Korean: How do North Koreans manage their time?

Rose writes about how ‘unimportant’ the concept of time is to citizens and why punctuality is not a thing in North Korea

Ask A North Korean: How do North Koreans manage their time?
Rose February 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2025
North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games
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North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games

An in-depth analysis of DPRK’s medal hopes, a 250-mile pilgrimage to honor Kim Il Sung and frigid weather conditions

North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 7, 2025
CGI battles and romance meet in new North Korean war epic exalting Kim Il Sung

CGI battles and romance meet in new North Korean war epic exalting Kim Il Sung

‘72 Hours’ revises human focus of DPRK cinema but never loses sight of propaganda that obedience to leader is above all

CGI battles and romance meet in new North Korean war epic exalting Kim Il Sung
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko February 5, 2025
North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies

North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies

Men’s team was victorious in one match, drew in another with Russian coach expressing interest in acquiring DPRK player

North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 5, 2025