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North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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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
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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
North Korea wins record third U-20 women’s World Cup after beating Japan

North Korea wins record third U-20 women’s World Cup after beating Japan

DPRK joins US and Germany as only countries to win tournament three times following undefeated run in Colombia

North Korea wins record third U-20 women’s World Cup after beating Japan
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 23, 2024
From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader

From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader

Keum-Suk Gendry Kim discusses far-right anger at her graphic novel and challenges of writing about man she couldn’t meet

From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 20, 2024
North Korean table tennis players reemerge on state media after safety concerns
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North Korean table tennis players reemerge on state media after safety concerns

An in-depth analysis of the now-famous Olympians, a critical harvest season, praise for state education and more

North Korean table tennis players reemerge on state media after safety concerns
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 20, 2024
North Korean junior women’s soccer team defeats US to reach U-20 World Cup final

North Korean junior women’s soccer team defeats US to reach U-20 World Cup final

DPRK women will now face off against Japanese team on Sunday after already beating them in final of Asian Cup in March

North Korean junior women’s soccer team defeats US to reach U-20 World Cup final
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 19, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
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North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses

An in-depth analysis of accusations of double standards, criticism of nuke talks, wayward workers’ confessions and more

North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 13, 2024
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