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“Kim Il Sung’s Children” – NKNews Podcast Ep.127
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“Kim Il Sung’s Children” – NKNews Podcast Ep.127

Filmmaker Young Kim discusses his documentary about North Korean orphans sent to Eastern Europe during the Korean War

“Kim Il Sung’s Children” – NKNews Podcast Ep.127
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 4, 2020
North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between April 1 and April 30

North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro May 4, 2020
Kim Jong Un appears “alive and well” following three-week absence, Pompeo says

Kim Jong Un appears “alive and well” following three-week absence, Pompeo says

Secretary of State declines to comment on North Korean leader's health or recent whereabouts, however

Kim Jong Un appears “alive and well” following three-week absence, Pompeo says
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 3, 2020
Why reports of Kim Jong Un’s untimely death turned out to be greatly exaggerated

Why reports of Kim Jong Un’s untimely death turned out to be greatly exaggerated

Something may have happened to the North Korean leader, but the media has failed to learn from past mistakes

Why reports of Kim Jong Un’s untimely death turned out to be greatly exaggerated
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov May 2, 2020
Leadership, guns, and money in North Korea: what happens if Kim Jong Un goes

Leadership, guns, and money in North Korea: what happens if Kim Jong Un goes

Despite claims to the contrary, the country has a formal process in place if the leader is no longer around

Leadership, guns, and money in North Korea: what happens if Kim Jong Un goes
Daniel Pinkston
Daniel Pinkston April 30, 2020
Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits

Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits

Among those from various countries who are approved, some encounter issues including lengthy interviews at the border

Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits
U.S. “closely” watching North Korea for famine, COVID-19: Pompeo

U.S. “closely” watching North Korea for famine, COVID-19: Pompeo

Secretary of State's comments come amid DPRK claims of no coronavirus cases, UN warnings of food insecurity in the North

U.S. “closely” watching North Korea for famine, COVID-19: Pompeo
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 29, 2020
Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo
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Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo

Imagery also shows New Yalu River Bridge’s likely customs complex growing, more homes demolished and rebuilt

Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 29, 2020
Sino-DPRK border city of Dandong tentatively relaxes COVID-19 measures

Sino-DPRK border city of Dandong tentatively relaxes COVID-19 measures

Dandong begins re-opening of service industry amid concerns of “second wave” from neighboring Heilongjiang province

Sino-DPRK border city of Dandong tentatively relaxes COVID-19 measures
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 29, 2020
Collision in Korea: Pyongyang’s historic socialism and spandex spectacular

Collision in Korea: Pyongyang’s historic socialism and spandex spectacular

25 years ago, North Korea set a new world record for the largest pro wrestling attendance ever that still stands today

Collision in Korea: Pyongyang’s historic socialism and spandex spectacular
Nick Hall
Nick Hall April 29, 2020