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December 25, 2024

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North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year

North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year

Biennial event to feature range of sports, while DPRK implies it will restart international marathon in April

North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 25, 2024
North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule
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North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule

An in-depth analysis of workers’ sacrifices for power plant, editorials denouncing Israel and a reforestation milestone

North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 15, 2024
North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence

North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence

‘Korean Architecture’ promotes DPRK buildings and may be part of efforts to raise cash through overseas projects

North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 11, 2024
North Korea celebrates soccer dominance after winning U-17 Women’s World Cup
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North Korea celebrates soccer dominance after winning U-17 Women’s World Cup

An in-depth analysis of another international championship, Kim Jong Un’s ‘seasonal gifts’ and human rights ‘hypocrites’

North Korea celebrates soccer dominance after winning U-17 Women’s World Cup
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 8, 2024
North Korea starts costly task of removing Juche year from monuments nationwide
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North Korea starts costly task of removing Juche year from monuments nationwide

Analysis shows officials have altered newspapers and plaques in likely bid to enhance Kim Jong Un’s personality cult

North Korea starts costly task of removing Juche year from monuments nationwide
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 4, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro November 4, 2024
Another muted anniversary highlights strained North Korea-China ties
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Another muted anniversary highlights strained North Korea-China ties

An in-depth analysis of ceremonies for Chinese war veterans, criticism of US-ROK air drills and medical care for miners

Another muted anniversary highlights strained North Korea-China ties
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 1, 2024
Why North Korea’s TikTok hit marks a win for Kim Jong Un’s globalization dreams

Why North Korea’s TikTok hit marks a win for Kim Jong Un’s globalization dreams

DPRK culture rarely resonates overseas due to focus on leader cult, but viral song provides a template for success

Why North Korea’s TikTok hit marks a win for Kim Jong Un’s globalization dreams
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko October 31, 2024
North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues

North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues

State media did not reveal details of changes but experts assess aim is to make separation between Koreas even clearer

North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Seung-Yeon Chung October 25, 2024
North Korea denounces UN chief’s call for ‘restraint’ amid inter-Korean tensions
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North Korea denounces UN chief’s call for ‘restraint’ amid inter-Korean tensions

An in-depth analysis of criticism of Guterres’ ‘double standards,' Vietnam ties and coverage of anti-Yoon protests

North Korea denounces UN chief’s call for ‘restraint’ amid inter-Korean tensions
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 25, 2024