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How North Korea’s Pungsan dog became a symbol of the country’s ‘proud spirit’

How North Korea’s Pungsan dog became a symbol of the country’s ‘proud spirit’

Pungsan dogs are said to be pure, spontaneous, and loyal to their leaders - just like a good North Korean should be

How North Korea’s Pungsan dog became a symbol of the country’s ‘proud spirit’
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko August 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un says those who challenge North Korea’s nukes will ‘pay dearly’

Kim Jong Un says those who challenge North Korea’s nukes will ‘pay dearly’

DPRK leader defends ‘permanent’ nuclear war deterrent at Korean War veterans conference

Kim Jong Un says those who challenge North Korea’s nukes will ‘pay dearly’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2020
Kim Jong Un gifts guns to army officers as North Korea marks war anniversary

Kim Jong Un gifts guns to army officers as North Korea marks war anniversary

Pistols were conferred to a new generation of military leaders, who vowed to defend Kim “at the cost of their lives”

Kim Jong Un gifts guns to army officers as North Korea marks war anniversary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2020
Why North Korea won’t admit it started the Korean War, 67 years after armistice

Why North Korea won’t admit it started the Korean War, 67 years after armistice

It's the 67th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, but Pyongyang still claims it repelled an invasion from the South

Why North Korea won’t admit it started the Korean War, 67 years after armistice
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 26, 2020
Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 23, 2020
Friends forever? The China-North Korea defense treaty turns 59

Friends forever? The China-North Korea defense treaty turns 59

The pact's anniversary means only one year until the two allies' defense commitments are due to be renewed

Friends forever? The China-North Korea defense treaty turns 59
James Fretwell
James Fretwell July 11, 2020
The English-language voice of North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.136
Podcast

The English-language voice of North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.136

Paul White discusses being the narrator at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun mausoleum and doing business in North Korea

The English-language voice of North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.136
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot July 7, 2020
70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families

70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families

Advocate for separated families says the matter should be discussed "regardless of political situation"

70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2020
A journey across the globe to remember the Korean War – NKNews Podcast Ep.134
Podcast

A journey across the globe to remember the Korean War – NKNews Podcast Ep.134

Hannah Y. Kim discusses traveling to twenty-six countries to meet and interview veterans of the Korean War

A journey across the globe to remember the Korean War – NKNews Podcast Ep.134
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 23, 2020
“Traitors” and “dogs”: a brief history of North Korean leaflets in the South

“Traitors” and “dogs”: a brief history of North Korean leaflets in the South

North Korea has been sending anti-South leaflets over the border for years, and plans to send millions more very soon

“Traitors” and “dogs”: a brief history of North Korean leaflets in the South
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 22, 2020
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