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“Traitors” and “dogs”: a brief history of North Korean leaflets in the South

“Traitors” and “dogs”: a brief history of North Korean leaflets in the South

North Korea has been sending anti-South leaflets over the border for years, and plans to send millions more very soon

“Traitors” and “dogs”: a brief history of North Korean leaflets in the South
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 22, 2020
Despite rising inter-Korean tensions, South Korean indifference in border area

Despite rising inter-Korean tensions, South Korean indifference in border area

On North Korean side of border, life also appears to continue as normal – with few signs of military presence

Despite rising inter-Korean tensions, South Korean indifference in border area
Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source
NK PRO

Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source

Reinforced pavement being laid above Okryu Bridge supports on westbound lane, following work on other side last month

Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 18, 2020
“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare

“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare

Kim Yo Jong says South "subservient" to U.S., while Jang Kum Chol closes door on all contacts

“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 16, 2020
North Korean media unveils new renovations at two Pyongyang subway stations

North Korean media unveils new renovations at two Pyongyang subway stations

Renewal of interchange between DPRK capital's only two subway lines follows work on two other stations last year

North Korean media unveils new renovations at two Pyongyang subway stations
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 15, 2020
Inter-Korean tensions: Live from Yeonpyeong-do – NKNews Podcast Ep.133
Podcast

Inter-Korean tensions: Live from Yeonpyeong-do – NKNews Podcast Ep.133

Jacco joins NK News staff for a live recording aboard a ferry returning from two days in Yeonpyeong-do

Inter-Korean tensions: Live from Yeonpyeong-do – NKNews Podcast Ep.133
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 14, 2020
New learning apps hint at growing digital education industry in North Korea

New learning apps hint at growing digital education industry in North Korea

New learning software featured in DPRK state media helps children learn English or study math

New learning apps hint at growing digital education industry in North Korea
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 12, 2020
On a remote South Korean island, North Korean trash washes ashore

On a remote South Korean island, North Korean trash washes ashore

Bright and colorful DPRK food and drinks wrappers are easy to find on South Korean island

On a remote South Korean island, North Korean trash washes ashore
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 12, 2020
“Ten Zan”: the disastrous Italian action movie filmed entirely in North Korea

“Ten Zan”: the disastrous Italian action movie filmed entirely in North Korea

The work of a struggling director and a movie-mad North Korean leader, "Ten Zan" is one of the strangest films ever made

“Ten Zan”: the disastrous Italian action movie filmed entirely in North Korea
Andrea Valentino
Andrea Valentino June 11, 2020
Depictions of North Korea in South Korean pop culture – NKNews Podcast Ep.132
Podcast

Depictions of North Korea in South Korean pop culture – NKNews Podcast Ep.132

Stephen Epstein discusses how inter-Korean politics are and have been reflected in media portrayals of North Korea

Depictions of North Korea in South Korean pop culture – NKNews Podcast Ep.132
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 9, 2020
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