History
Information related to North Korean history
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
Ask a North Korean: how severe is bullying in North Korean schools?
"A group of rough students attacked a classmate... he was beaten so badly that they actually killed him."
Collision in Korea: Pyongyang’s historic socialism and spandex spectacular
25 years ago, North Korea set a new world record for the largest pro wrestling attendance ever that still stands today
Roh Kil Nam, founder of LA-based pro-Pyongyang news service, dies at 76
Roh had run Minjok Tongshin, a controversial pro-DPRK outlet for Korean speakers in the U.S., since 1999
How North Korea has used English-language media to drum up international support
While Pyongyang's reporting may seem bizarre to many outsiders, there are some who will read and occasionally echo it
