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North Korea’s health ministry launches new website

North Korea’s health ministry launches new website

Ministry of Public Health website lauds DPRK's successes in public health, details state's COVID-19 response

North Korea’s health ministry launches new website
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 23, 2020
Hotels of Pyongyang – NKNews Podcast Ep.124
Podcast

Hotels of Pyongyang – NKNews Podcast Ep.124

James Scullin discusses his new book, "Hotels of Pyongyang," which contains a unique insight into North Korean aesthetic

Hotels of Pyongyang – NKNews Podcast Ep.124
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 21, 2020
Austria moves to deport one of North Korea’s few international footballers

Austria moves to deport one of North Korea’s few international footballers

SKN St. Pölten, where Pak Kwang Ryong has played since 2017, insists he still holds a "valid contract," however

Austria moves to deport one of North Korea’s few international footballers
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 20, 2020
North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma project fails to meet April 15 completion deadline

North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma project fails to meet April 15 completion deadline

Finishing materials still being sent to marquee beach resort as construction is “pushing forward,” state outlets say

North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma project fails to meet April 15 completion deadline
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 17, 2020
North Korea kicks off major holiday with markedly low-key state media coverage

North Korea kicks off major holiday with markedly low-key state media coverage

Coverage of annual national meeting for DPRK founding leader's birthday, Tuesday's missile test yet to be appear

North Korea kicks off major holiday with markedly low-key state media coverage
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 14, 2020
South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
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South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU

Goods were all imported prior to 2010 imposition of 'May 24 Measures'

South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2020
Mad scientists, DPRK-style: geniuses on the North Korean screen

Mad scientists, DPRK-style: geniuses on the North Korean screen

In the Kim Jong Il era, scientists were portrayed as devoted to their work and leader - even at the expense of family

Mad scientists, DPRK-style: geniuses on the North Korean screen
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko April 8, 2020
In COVID-19 fight, North Koreans told to avoid alcohol and unapproved medicines

In COVID-19 fight, North Koreans told to avoid alcohol and unapproved medicines

DPRK TV bulletin also tells citizens to frequently change out masks and boost immunity with folk remedies

In COVID-19 fight, North Koreans told to avoid alcohol and unapproved medicines
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 7, 2020
North Korea’s 1970s Hallyu: socialist spectaculars in the Third World

North Korea’s 1970s Hallyu: socialist spectaculars in the Third World

Kim Il Sung deployed art troupes as a way to spread his version of socialism and deepen diplomatic ties

North Korea’s 1970s Hallyu: socialist spectaculars in the Third World
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young April 3, 2020
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think about black people?

Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think about black people?

"In general, North Koreans sympathize with black Americans just like they do with those in Africa"

Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think about black people?
In-hua Kim April 2, 2020
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