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Settling in Seoul: How a North Korean defector found a second family on Chuseok
The joy of the holiday mingles with sadness of family separation for those who can’t visit hometowns and loved ones
Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet
North Korea also honors workers who sacrifice ‘enjoyment’ for country’s development at Sept. 9 National Day banquet
North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un
Kim cites cold weather virus risks in speech, while also promising large economic growth by 2025 at assembly session
State media review: North Korea prepares for typhoon disaster that never came
An in-depth analysis of Typhoon Hinnamnor, criticism of Japan’s defense budget and a new ideological program for kids
Stage set for big event on North Korea’s National Day, but parade unlikely
Source says stages and screens installed in central Pyongyang, while Kim could make speech at parliamentary session
North Korea builds new aviation clubs to boost military, drone program: Analysis
Clubs under construction in major cities teach remote plane piloting and skydiving, acting as military recruitment tool
North Korea promotes ‘encrypted’ money transfers through new financial product
Service advertised in recent brochure likely aims at concentrating foreign currency in state hands, experts say
Why Poland could play a key role in efforts to engage North Korea
Former communist bloc state maintains ties with DPRK, but EU membership and bilateral disputes complicate cooperation
Ask a North Korean: What is beach culture like in North Korea?
Much like people around the world, North Koreans like to eat, drink and play at the beach. The problem is getting there.
State media review: North Korea implies Kim Jong Un caught COVID from officials
An in-depth analysis of claims about the DPRK leader’s health, criticism of New Zealand and Youth Day celebrations
