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Pyongyang Chronicles: ‘Why doesn’t Australia develop nuclear weapons?’

Pyongyang Chronicles: ‘Why doesn’t Australia develop nuclear weapons?’

A visit to a North Korean restaurant facilitated frank discussion about racism, the Korean War and the merits of Juche

Pyongyang Chronicles: ‘Why doesn’t Australia develop nuclear weapons?’
Alek Sigley
Alek Sigley February 6, 2023
North Korea in January 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in January 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2023

North Korea in January 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro February 3, 2023
North Korea enacts new laws on ‘state secrets,’ child prodigies and loan debts

North Korea enacts new laws on ‘state secrets,’ child prodigies and loan debts

New loan law may stop private investors from recouping losses caused by sanctions and COVID controls, expert says

North Korea enacts new laws on ‘state secrets,’ child prodigies and loan debts
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 3, 2023
State media review: North Korea orders young ‘volunteers’ to construction sites
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State media review: North Korea orders young ‘volunteers’ to construction sites

An in-depth analysis of youth mobilization, forced grain donation, criticism of the UN Command and more

State media review: North Korea orders young ‘volunteers’ to construction sites
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 2, 2023
Cable TV channel says it was dropped over alleged pro-North Korea views

Cable TV channel says it was dropped over alleged pro-North Korea views

Tongil TV claims decision has put it at risk of collapse, while experts call move a loss for discourse about DPRK

Cable TV channel says it was dropped over alleged pro-North Korea views
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Yeji Chung February 2, 2023
North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle

North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle

A new propaganda book showcases never-before-seen items that offer a window into DPRK’s relations with outside world

North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 31, 2023
Why North Korea mistrusts but depends on its foreign-educated elite
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Why North Korea mistrusts but depends on its foreign-educated elite

Pyongyang regards most who study abroad as Manchurian candidates that are fundamentally disloyal to the Kims

Why North Korea mistrusts but depends on its foreign-educated elite
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 30, 2023
Pyongyang streets empty but civilians still training for military parade: Images
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Pyongyang streets empty but civilians still training for military parade: Images

Kim Jong Un appears to put millions under lockdown to ensure success of upcoming propaganda event

Pyongyang streets empty but civilians still training for military parade: Images
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of foreign countries?

Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of foreign countries?

Schools teach very little about the outside world as Kim regime focuses on nurturing pride for the DPRK above all

Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of foreign countries?
Jin January 27, 2023
State media review: North Korea celebrates Cold War capture of US ship
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State media review: North Korea celebrates Cold War capture of US ship

An in-depth analysis of the USS Pueblo crisis, Kim Jong Un’s two favorite schools, Lunar New Year festivities and more

State media review: North Korea celebrates Cold War capture of US ship
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 26, 2023
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