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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
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
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
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 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
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 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”
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
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
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