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75 years after liberation, are we slowly coming to terms with a divided Korea?

75 years after liberation, are we slowly coming to terms with a divided Korea?

Calls for a united homeland have become gradually quieter since liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945

75 years after liberation, are we slowly coming to terms with a divided Korea?
James Fretwell
James Fretwell August 14, 2020
Lasting impact: What Korea would look like if the ‘Forgotten War’ never happened

Lasting impact: What Korea would look like if the ‘Forgotten War’ never happened

The Korean War deepened hostilities between North and South, drastically altering the course of history

Lasting impact: What Korea would look like if the ‘Forgotten War’ never happened
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy August 11, 2020
Meeting Kim Il Sung and years of reporting on Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.141
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Meeting Kim Il Sung and years of reporting on Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.141

Michael Breen discusses his broad career reporting on the two Koreas and his experience meeting Kim Il Sung

Meeting Kim Il Sung and years of reporting on Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.141
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot August 11, 2020
How the atomic bombing of Hiroshima shaped North Korea’s fears for decades

How the atomic bombing of Hiroshima shaped North Korea’s fears for decades

North Korea sees the United States’ refusal to apologize as a sign that Washington might use nuclear weapons again

How the atomic bombing of Hiroshima shaped North Korea’s fears for decades
James Fretwell
James Fretwell August 5, 2020
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
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