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December 25, 2024

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Roman Husarski: How North Koreans practice religion in the atheistic state
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Roman Husarski: How North Koreans practice religion in the atheistic state

Religious studies scholar discusses DPRK’s five officially recognized faiths and Kim regime’s stance toward believers

Roman Husarski: How North Koreans practice religion in the atheistic state
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News October 24, 2024
Skadoosh! North Korean school uses ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to teach kids English

Skadoosh! North Korean school uses ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to teach kids English

State media shows students repeating after panda protagonist of Hollywood animation, despite crackdowns on foreign media

Skadoosh! North Korean school uses ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to teach kids English
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 23, 2024
How South Korean Christians helped build North Korea’s only Orthodox cathedral

How South Korean Christians helped build North Korea’s only Orthodox cathedral

A Seoul diocese still claims jurisdiction over Pyongyang cathedral, which has drifted into Russia’s orbit over the years

How South Korean Christians helped build North Korea’s only Orthodox cathedral
Roman Husarski
Roman Husarski October 23, 2024
Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
NK PRO

Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday

An in-depth analysis of North Korean leader’s letters, criticism of NATO, claims of bumper harvest and a new envoy

Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 11, 2024
Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
NK PRO

Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team

An in-depth analysis of praise for North Korean athletes, criticism of Israel, a day for the elderly and more

Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 4, 2024
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro October 3, 2024
‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule

‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule

North Korean leader uses clothes both to link self to forbears and assert own identity, while betraying love of luxury

‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule
Joe Smith
Joe Smith October 3, 2024
North Korea resumes printing English newspaper as foreigners trickle back in

North Korea resumes printing English newspaper as foreigners trickle back in

Russian Embassy says Pyongyang Times has returned after ‘long break,’ in possible sign DPRK intends to reopen further

North Korea resumes printing English newspaper as foreigners trickle back in
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 27, 2024
North Korea’s foreign minister denounces US ‘hegemony’ at BRICS forum in Russia
NK PRO

North Korea’s foreign minister denounces US ‘hegemony’ at BRICS forum in Russia

An in-depth analysis of endorsing ‘multipolar’ global order, revision to disaster law and first Kim-Xi letters in months

North Korea’s foreign minister denounces US ‘hegemony’ at BRICS forum in Russia
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 27, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What is English-language education like in the DPRK?

Ask a North Korean: What is English-language education like in the DPRK?

An escapee writes about the materials he used to learn and how his English skills were put to the test in South Korea

Ask a North Korean: What is English-language education like in the DPRK?
David September 24, 2024