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Of course North Korea and US want to end Korean War — but only on their terms
Moon Jae-in says two Koreas, US and China agree ‘in principle’ to end the war, but excitement is likely premature
Kim Yong Ju, younger brother of North Korean founder Kim Il Sung, dies at 101
Once the presumed successor to his brother, Kim Yong Ju played a key role in DPRK history but later fell out of favor
Film review: The problem with inter-Korean rivalry in ‘Escape from Mogadishu’
Box office hits glosses over North Korea’s complex history in Third World and is riddled with stereotypes about Africa
Broadcasting live from Pyongyang – NKNews Podcast Ep. 213
Mike Chinoy discusses his 17 trips to North Korea and the challenges of reporting for CNN from inside the country
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Washington’s worst decision so far?
Experts vote on Washington’s worst call during Kim Jong Un’s first decade in power
A diplomat’s life: On the ground in Pyongyang during the ‘fire and fury’ era
North Koreans in the capital city seemed to genuinely believe conflict could break out at anytime
Gift guide: The best books for North Korea watchers this holiday season
New titles released in 2021 shed light on all things DPRK, from everyday life to little-known history
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Kim’s worst decision so far?
Experts vote on Kim’s worst calls during his first decade in power, from COVID controls to negotiating tactics
The overlooked spelling error that underscores North Korea’s culture of fear
The country’s highest honor misspelled the DPRK’s name for years, as correcting the party was all but inconceivable
North Korean capitalism’s failure in the Third World
Pyongyang mixed economics and politics as it competed with Seoul and sought new trade partners in the Global South