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Zero to hero: How North Korean women’s soccer became a juggernaut

Zero to hero: How North Korean women’s soccer became a juggernaut

DPRK national team has achieved success at highest levels of the game, despite starting from nothing in the 1980s

Zero to hero: How North Korean women’s soccer became a juggernaut
Yong Ja Hong
Yong Ja Hong September 5, 2024
Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown
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Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown

History shows DPRK usually waits to see who wins before taking military action, rather than seeking to influence vote

Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal September 4, 2024
North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2024

North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro September 3, 2024
North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers
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North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers

Chad O’Carroll discusses why the DPRK is holding a concert for Sept. 9 holiday despite canceling related events abroad

North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 3, 2024
North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

Construction of stage points to Sept. 9 celebrations despite cancellation of overseas events due to flood relief efforts

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
Spick and span: How North Korea’s clean streets sanitize its image abroad

Spick and span: How North Korea’s clean streets sanitize its image abroad

Foreign friends and foes have long fixated on Pyongyang’s tidiness, highlighting regime’s success in hiding its flaws

Spick and span: How North Korea’s clean streets sanitize its image abroad
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young August 30, 2024
North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts

North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts

Missions in Europe and Asia emphasize need to mobilize resources after floods recently displaced thousands, emails show

North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 27, 2024
How North Korea and Russia could capitalize on China’s desire for access to sea
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How North Korea and Russia could capitalize on China’s desire for access to sea

Navigating Tumen River would strengthen Beijing’s hand, so DPRK will seek max benefits for giving China what it wants

How North Korea and Russia could capitalize on China’s desire for access to sea
Artyom Lukin
Artyom Lukin | Pavel Cherkashin August 21, 2024
Rob York: How the Global South views North Korean human rights
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Rob York: How the Global South views North Korean human rights

Scholar discusses geopolitical battle for influence in Southern Hemisphere and DPRK’s illicit efforts to finance weapons

Rob York: How the Global South views North Korean human rights
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot August 15, 2024
How a motley crew of Americans convinced North Korea to compete at the Olympics

How a motley crew of Americans convinced North Korea to compete at the Olympics

A New Jersey restaurateur brokered country’s participation in Atlanta, showing lengths it may take to get the DPRK to LA

How a motley crew of Americans convinced North Korea to compete at the Olympics
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 14, 2024
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