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How South Korean Christians helped build North Korea’s only Orthodox cathedral

How South Korean Christians helped build North Korea’s only Orthodox cathedral

A Seoul diocese still claims jurisdiction over Pyongyang cathedral, which has drifted into Russia’s orbit over the years

How South Korean Christians helped build North Korea’s only Orthodox cathedral
Roman Husarski
Roman Husarski October 23, 2024
Youngah Lee: Why a ‘peace regime’ must come before unification with North Korea
Podcast

Youngah Lee: Why a ‘peace regime’ must come before unification with North Korea

Head of progressive civic group explains why she believes US military presence stands in way of better inter-Korean ties

Youngah Lee: Why a ‘peace regime’ must come before unification with North Korea
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News October 3, 2024
‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule

‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule

North Korean leader uses clothes both to link self to forbears and assert own identity, while betraying love of luxury

‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule
Joe Smith
Joe Smith October 3, 2024
How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea

How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea

Shigeru Ishiba has questioned Tokyo’s focus on sanctions at expense of dialogue, despite his reputation as defense hawk

How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 27, 2024
David Fields: What road traffic reveals about North Korea’s economy
Podcast

David Fields: What road traffic reveals about North Korea’s economy

Historian discusses satellite analysis of streets of Hamhung, and what he learned by reading Syngman Rhee’s diaries

David Fields: What road traffic reveals about North Korea’s economy
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 12, 2024
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
NK PRO

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
NK PRO

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
Podcast

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
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