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Exploring North Korean art in Africa – NKNews Podcast Ep. 235
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Exploring North Korean art in Africa – NKNews Podcast Ep. 235

Researcher Onejoon Che hopes to amplify African voices in new photo book documenting DPRK-built statues and artwork

Exploring North Korean art in Africa – NKNews Podcast Ep. 235
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News May 10, 2022
Why are so few North Korean defectors Buddhist?

Why are so few North Korean defectors Buddhist?

Protestants outnumber Buddhists among defectors, even though both religions are about equally represented in South Korea

Why are so few North Korean defectors Buddhist?
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 9, 2022
Settling in Seoul: The best and worst aspects of life as a North Korean defector

Settling in Seoul: The best and worst aspects of life as a North Korean defector

Separation from family and fast pace of life in South are challenging, but freedom from want and fear are irreplaceable

Settling in Seoul: The best and worst aspects of life as a North Korean defector
Joshua Kim May 5, 2022
Timeline: From Kim’s ominous nuclear warnings to North Korea’s new missiles
NK PRO

Timeline: From Kim’s ominous nuclear warnings to North Korea’s new missiles

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 - April 30

Timeline: From Kim’s ominous nuclear warnings to North Korea’s new missiles
NK Pro
NK Pro May 3, 2022
North Korea in April 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in April 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022

North Korea in April 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro May 3, 2022
State media review: The wonderful lifestyles of privileged Pyongyangites
NK PRO

State media review: The wonderful lifestyles of privileged Pyongyangites

An in-depth analysis of brand new housing projects, denouncement of U.S.-ROK drills and Kim Il Sung’s ‘thrifty’ life

State media review: The wonderful lifestyles of privileged Pyongyangites
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 21, 2022
Kim Jong Un attends civilian parade marking founding leader’s 110th birthday

Kim Jong Un attends civilian parade marking founding leader’s 110th birthday

Thousands gather for events in central Pyongyang while soldiers continue training nearby for a future military parade

Kim Jong Un attends civilian parade marking founding leader’s 110th birthday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2022
State media review: North Korea’s nonstop celebrations for Kim family leaders
NK PRO

State media review: North Korea’s nonstop celebrations for Kim family leaders

An in-depth analysis of the many holiday festivities for Kim Il Sung’s 110th birthday and Kim Jong Un anniversaries

State media review: North Korea’s nonstop celebrations for Kim family leaders
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 14, 2022
Kim Jong Un opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang

North Korean media touts project as loyalty reward, doesn’t mention ‘hardships’ like at earlier ceremony for new homes

Kim Jong Un opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 14, 2022
North Korea opens 10,000-home project amid ‘worst national crisis’: State media

North Korea opens 10,000-home project amid ‘worst national crisis’: State media

Kim Jong Un attends ribbon-cutting ceremony, but unclear when residents will move into new homes

North Korea opens 10,000-home project amid ‘worst national crisis’: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 12, 2022
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