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Telling North Korean resettlers’ stories with fashion – NKNews Podcast Ep. 195
Jihyun Kang and Marie Boes discuss how their company ISTORY designs clothes to counter stereotypes and misunderstanding
What’s in a name? The misleading history of North Korea’s ‘hermit’ label
The Hermit Kingdom moniker betrays ignorance of North Korean engagement with the world past and present
North Korean weightlifters’ Olympic absence provided opening for other athletes
North Korea was a perennial medalist in international weightlifting. Then COVID-19 happened.
YouTube terminates new North Korean propaganda channel, weeks after launch
Prompt deletion of Sonamu TV account follows site’s previous removal of DPRK-linked Echo of Truth channel
Mexico angles to improve ties with DPRK four years after expelling diplomat
Unlikely friendship, tested by nuclear development, gives Mexico a foothold in Asia and North Korea an economic partner
North Korea lost the war of ideas a long time ago
Foreign influence, especially from South Korea, is a far more dangerous threat than sanctions or COVID-19
North Korea in July 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2021 to July 31, 2021
North Korea produces new vanity vlogs in social media propaganda comeback
State media-linked Weibo, Twitter accounts imitate online influencers to burnish country’s reputation abroad
Ask a North Korean: How do North Koreans care for their mental health?
The state views mental illness as an ideological problem, and North Koreans lack access to therapy and medical treatment
NK Pro briefing: Humanitarian aid and the civil environment of North Korea
Former North Korea aid worker, travel guide weigh in on major risks in the event of a nationwide crisis
