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The ‘cleanest place’: North Korea revives propaganda touting zero COVID-19 cases

The ‘cleanest place’: North Korea revives propaganda touting zero COVID-19 cases

Pointing to global rise in cases, state media says that the world is “shocked” by the DPRK’s virus-fighting measures

The ‘cleanest place’: North Korea revives propaganda touting zero COVID-19 cases
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 29, 2020
Bob Woodward’s ‘Rage’ reveals more about Trump than North Korea

Bob Woodward’s ‘Rage’ reveals more about Trump than North Korea

The book is addictive, but misses key historical events in its retelling of what happened between the US and North Korea

Bob Woodward’s ‘Rage’ reveals more about Trump than North Korea
Glyn Ford
Glyn Ford October 29, 2020
How North Korea rebranded its most iconic poet into a Kim-worshipping fanboy

How North Korea rebranded its most iconic poet into a Kim-worshipping fanboy

The story of poet Cho Ki Cheon is another example of the DPRK rewriting its cultural icons into propagandic myths

How North Korea rebranded its most iconic poet into a Kim-worshipping fanboy
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko October 28, 2020
Tourism firms cast doubt on claims that China-North Korea tours will resume soon

Tourism firms cast doubt on claims that China-North Korea tours will resume soon

Tour agencies say officials in Beijing and Pyongyang deny PRC-DPRK tourism about to resume

Tourism firms cast doubt on claims that China-North Korea tours will resume soon
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 27, 2020
North Korea shows off new ‘Naenara 101’ smart tablet to citizens

North Korea shows off new ‘Naenara 101’ smart tablet to citizens

The tablet boasts two SIM card slots, plus mobile network and wireless network connectivity

North Korea shows off new ‘Naenara 101’ smart tablet to citizens
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 26, 2020
North Korea echoes South Korean criticism of Japan on Berlin statue controversy

North Korea echoes South Korean criticism of Japan on Berlin statue controversy

Tokyo's effort to get comfort woman statue removed from Berlin receives criticism from both Koreas

North Korea echoes South Korean criticism of Japan on Berlin statue controversy
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 26, 2020
North Korea debuts new propaganda ‘vloggers’ to attract foreign viewers

North Korea debuts new propaganda ‘vloggers’ to attract foreign viewers

State media outlets introduced their first Russian-speaking and male ‘individual broadcasters’ last week

North Korea debuts new propaganda ‘vloggers’ to attract foreign viewers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 21, 2020
How Chinese netizens and state media reacted to North Korea’s giant new ICBM
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How Chinese netizens and state media reacted to North Korea’s giant new ICBM

Some Chinese netizens cheered North Korea on after the military parade, playing into age-old tensions with the US

How Chinese netizens and state media reacted to North Korea’s giant new ICBM
John Petrushka
John Petrushka October 21, 2020
‘The Mole’ director talks North Korean weapon sales, the film’s fallout and more

‘The Mole’ director talks North Korean weapon sales, the film’s fallout and more

Director Mads Brügger shares behind-the-scenes details on 'The Mole,' the Korean Friendship Association and more

‘The Mole’ director talks North Korean weapon sales, the film’s fallout and more
NK News
NK News October 20, 2020
Behind ‘The Mole’: Director talks secret mics, finances & dangerous close calls

Behind ‘The Mole’: Director talks secret mics, finances & dangerous close calls

Director Mads Brügger spills details on what it’s like to secretly record North Korea for a decade

Behind ‘The Mole’: Director talks secret mics, finances & dangerous close calls
NK News
NK News October 20, 2020
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