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Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness

Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness

North Korean leader tells conference of propaganda workers to ‘smash’ insincere belief in party’s socialist ideology

Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 29, 2022
State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
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State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia

An in-depth analysis of state’s framing of COVID risk, promotion of Mount Kumgang and rebuke of human rights measures

State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 25, 2022
Ask a North Korean: Is it possible to get plastic surgery in North Korea?

Ask a North Korean: Is it possible to get plastic surgery in North Korea?

Double eyelid surgery and cosmetic tattoos are popular, but such illegal medical procedures carry serious risks

Ask a North Korean: Is it possible to get plastic surgery in North Korea?
Joshua Kim March 23, 2022
North Korea goes viral on YouTube – NKNews Podcast Ep. 228
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North Korea goes viral on YouTube – NKNews Podcast Ep. 228

Two producers discuss how they create entertaining and informative videos that cut through sea of sensationalist content

North Korea goes viral on YouTube – NKNews Podcast Ep. 228
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 22, 2022
Increased activity at Pyongyang airport likely due to farming, not missiles
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Increased activity at Pyongyang airport likely due to farming, not missiles

North Korea has used site as agricultural center for years, a trend that appears to be continuing this planting season

Increased activity at Pyongyang airport likely due to farming, not missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 18, 2022
State media review: North Korea likens Moon administration to a ‘prostitute’
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State media review: North Korea likens Moon administration to a ‘prostitute’

An in-depth analysis of an appearance by top officials’ spouses, the start of growing season and a cure for weak bones

State media review: North Korea likens Moon administration to a ‘prostitute’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 17, 2022
Kim Jong Un visits mega skyscraper project in Pyongyang ahead of April opening

Kim Jong Un visits mega skyscraper project in Pyongyang ahead of April opening

Construction of 10,000 homes in capital’s southeast has been beset by delays since starting last year

Kim Jong Un visits mega skyscraper project in Pyongyang ahead of April opening
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 16, 2022
A Swiss mountain lover explores North Korea’s peaks – NKNews Podcast Ep. 227
Podcast

A Swiss mountain lover explores North Korea’s peaks – NKNews Podcast Ep. 227

Beat Hachler discusses his project to capture stories about how North Koreans relate to the country’s topography

A Swiss mountain lover explores North Korea’s peaks – NKNews Podcast Ep. 227
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 15, 2022
Ask a North Korean: What was it like to vote for the first time in South Korea?

Ask a North Korean: What was it like to vote for the first time in South Korea?

Joshua Kim explains the DPRK’s electoral process and why voters there don’t really have a choice

Ask a North Korean: What was it like to vote for the first time in South Korea?
Joshua Kim March 15, 2022
State media review: North Koreans still in the dark about war in Ukraine
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State media review: North Koreans still in the dark about war in Ukraine

An in-depth analysis of the DPRK’s Ukraine coverage, upcoming children’s ideological event and women’s day celebrations

State media review: North Koreans still in the dark about war in Ukraine
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 10, 2022
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