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December 27, 2024

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North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
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North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before

State media again reported near 100% turnout but acknowledged votes against chosen candidates for first time in decades

North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser November 30, 2023
State media review: North Korea faults ‘puppets’ for collapse of military deal
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State media review: North Korea faults ‘puppets’ for collapse of military deal

An in-depth analysis of the CMA blame game, no-choice elections, praise for DPRK’s new satellite and more

State media review: North Korea faults ‘puppets’ for collapse of military deal
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 30, 2023
Kim Jong Un visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election

Kim Jong Un visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election

State media says North Korean leader lauds self-reliance while casting ballot in local elections in Hamhung

Kim Jong Un visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 27, 2023
Filming treacherous defections from North Korea – Ep. 316
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Filming treacherous defections from North Korea – Ep. 316

Sue Mi Terry discusses her documentary ‘Beyond Utopia’ and the underground networks that help people escape the DPRK

Filming treacherous defections from North Korea – Ep. 316
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 22, 2023
Asian Games organizers fined $500K for allowing North Korean flag at competition

Asian Games organizers fined $500K for allowing North Korean flag at competition

Anti-doping body banned use of flag after DPRK athletes failed to undergo steroid testing during pandemic

Asian Games organizers fined $500K for allowing North Korean flag at competition
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 20, 2023
North Korean soccer star reappears after vanishing from competition 3 years ago

North Korean soccer star reappears after vanishing from competition 3 years ago

Han Kwang Song starts in World Cup qualifier vs. Syria, after sanctions derailed his career with Qatari club

North Korean soccer star reappears after vanishing from competition 3 years ago
Joe Smith
Joe Smith November 17, 2023
State media review: North Korea touts new law on disability rights
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State media review: North Korea touts new law on disability rights

An in-depth analysis of how DPRK treats people with disabilities, arms sales counter claims, criticism of G7 and more

State media review: North Korea touts new law on disability rights
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung | Shreyas Reddy November 16, 2023
North Korea boasts of successful kids camp project despite 14-year delay

North Korea boasts of successful kids camp project despite 14-year delay

State media credits Kim Jong Un but ignores drawn out construction, likely due to chronic shortages and mismanagement

North Korea boasts of successful kids camp project despite 14-year delay
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 14, 2023
State media review: North Korea slams Blinken’s ‘confab with puppets’ in Seoul
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State media review: North Korea slams Blinken’s ‘confab with puppets’ in Seoul

An in-depth analysis of criticism of US foreign policy, get out the vote propaganda and more

State media review: North Korea slams Blinken’s ‘confab with puppets’ in Seoul
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 9, 2023
North Korea promotes Pyongyang arts festival with foreign performers next spring

North Korea promotes Pyongyang arts festival with foreign performers next spring

Expert says event could be occasion for wider reopening to tourists, though DPRK might only allow remote participation

North Korea promotes Pyongyang arts festival with foreign performers next spring
Joe Smith
Joe Smith November 7, 2023
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