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Photos: North Korea’s new-age apartments join a greater wave of modern design

Photos: North Korea’s new-age apartments join a greater wave of modern design

A trendy architectural design is springing up across the country in wake of the recent, destructive typhoons

Photos: North Korea’s new-age apartments join a greater wave of modern design
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 11, 2020
Hikers can soon visit one of the world’s most heavily-armed borders again

Hikers can soon visit one of the world’s most heavily-armed borders again

South Koreans will be able to hike in the DMZ starting Nov. 28, but only in small groups and on an application basis

Hikers can soon visit one of the world’s most heavily-armed borders again
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis November 10, 2020
‘Our enemies will be afraid!’: North Korea promotes new ICBM in documentary

‘Our enemies will be afraid!’: North Korea promotes new ICBM in documentary

New footage of 'Hwasong-16' also featured in film recapping military parade and other 75th anniversary events

‘Our enemies will be afraid!’: North Korea promotes new ICBM in documentary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 9, 2020
Ask a North Korean: Are North Koreans good swimmers?

Ask a North Korean: Are North Koreans good swimmers?

“Smugglers from Hyesan are so good at swimming that they could probably win gold in the Olympics”

Ask a North Korean: Are North Koreans good swimmers?
In-hua Kim November 8, 2020
Photos: Pyongyang’s golden trees show North Korean autumn in full bloom

Photos: Pyongyang’s golden trees show North Korean autumn in full bloom

Russia's embassy in the DPRK shared photos of this year's fall season — and at a time when tourists can't enter the DPRK

Photos: Pyongyang’s golden trees show North Korean autumn in full bloom
NK News
NK News November 6, 2020
North Korean fishermen lead dangerous lives as the ‘avant-garde of capitalism’

North Korean fishermen lead dangerous lives as the ‘avant-garde of capitalism’

A North Korean defector recalls the good old days of profiting off unregulated waters as he casts his line in the South

North Korean fishermen lead dangerous lives as the ‘avant-garde of capitalism’
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 5, 2020
North Korea enacts new law urging businesses to save money and resources

North Korea enacts new law urging businesses to save money and resources

A new decree was adopted in a rarely-publicized meeting of top Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) officials

North Korea enacts new law urging businesses to save money and resources
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 5, 2020
North Korean fears over COVID-19 on full display at Panmunjom reopening ceremony

North Korean fears over COVID-19 on full display at Panmunjom reopening ceremony

To protect against COVID-19, North Korean military wears gas masks and raincoats when outside of Panmun Hall

North Korean fears over COVID-19 on full display at Panmunjom reopening ceremony
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 4, 2020
North Korea in Oct. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in Oct. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Oct. 1, 2020 to Oct. 31, 2020

North Korea in Oct. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro November 3, 2020
North Korea’s mass games propaganda event ends after mysteriously short run
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North Korea’s mass games propaganda event ends after mysteriously short run

State media gave little attention this year to mass performances at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium

North Korea’s mass games propaganda event ends after mysteriously short run
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 2, 2020
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