History
Information related to North Korean history
“Ten Zan”: the disastrous Italian action movie filmed entirely in North Korea
The work of a struggling director and a movie-mad North Korean leader, "Ten Zan" is one of the strangest films ever made
Bringing American pro wrestling to North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.131
Eric Bischoff discusses "Collision in Korea," which still boasts the largest attendance for a wrestling event in history
The U.S.-ROK alliance in the “fire and fury” era – NKNews Podcast Ep.130
General Vincent Brooks discusses his command of USFK during a period of heightened tensions and summit diplomacy
Respect your elders… or not: ageism in North Korean mass culture
Portrayals of the elderly have changed over the decades, and according to the political needs of the leadership
No, you’re the puppet: why North Korea isn’t a Chinese satellite
The ruling Kim family has kept their Beijing benefactors close, but far enough as not to invite unwanted interference
In aid of Juche: how Cuban anti-submarine helicopters ended up in North Korea
The DPRK attempted to rectify its rudimentary ASW capabilities by dealing with Havana in the early 2000s
Photographing North Korea’s 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.128
Acclaimed photographer Thomas Billhardt discusses his experiences at the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students
How North Korean media responds to rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health
Past cases show DPRK media does not respond to international speculation, but is able to report genuine health issues
“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
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
