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‘Abnormal climatic phenomenon’ hits Pyongyang: North Korean media

‘Abnormal climatic phenomenon’ hits Pyongyang: North Korean media

‘Unprecedented’ fine dust and fog covers parts of capital city, western coasts

‘Abnormal climatic phenomenon’ hits Pyongyang: North Korean media
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 13, 2021
Pioneers, propaganda and play: North Korean children’s education — in photos

Pioneers, propaganda and play: North Korean children’s education — in photos

Photos from inside the DPRK show how the state molds young students into devoted revolutionaries and loyal citizens

Pioneers, propaganda and play: North Korean children’s education — in photos
NK News
NK News December 12, 2021
US to impose new sanctions against North Korea for first time under Biden

US to impose new sanctions against North Korea for first time under Biden

Office of Foreign Assets Control to sanction DPRK prosecutor’s office, animation studio and top official on Friday

US to impose new sanctions against North Korea for first time under Biden
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jeongmin Kim December 10, 2021
Gift guide: The best books for North Korea watchers this holiday season

Gift guide: The best books for North Korea watchers this holiday season

New titles released in 2021 shed light on all things DPRK, from everyday life to little-known history

Gift guide: The best books for North Korea watchers this holiday season
Oliver Jia
Oliver Jia December 9, 2021
Families separated by Korean War giving up hope of meeting loved ones: Survey

Families separated by Korean War giving up hope of meeting loved ones: Survey

Unification ministry notes many victims are elderly and in poor health, and 82% don’t know if family in North is alive

Families separated by Korean War giving up hope of meeting loved ones: Survey
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 9, 2021
A declaration to end the Korean War can improve American and Korean security

A declaration to end the Korean War can improve American and Korean security

Formally ending the more than 70-year-long conflict would build political will for permanent peace

A declaration to end the Korean War can improve American and Korean security
Christine Ahn
Christine Ahn December 9, 2021
UNICEF receives exemption to send ventilators, vaccine equipment to North Korea

UNICEF receives exemption to send ventilators, vaccine equipment to North Korea

Agency plans to ship items via Nampho-Dalian route, after it briefly opened for aid deliveries in fall

UNICEF receives exemption to send ventilators, vaccine equipment to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 8, 2021
US lawmakers urge White House to reject end-of-war declaration with North Korea

US lawmakers urge White House to reject end-of-war declaration with North Korea

Members of Congress say ending Korean War would undermine regional security, compromise the mandate of US Forces Korea

US lawmakers urge White House to reject end-of-war declaration with North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 8, 2021
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Kim’s worst decision so far?

10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Kim’s worst decision so far?

Experts vote on Kim’s worst calls during his first decade in power, from COVID controls to negotiating tactics

10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Kim’s worst decision so far?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 8, 2021
Has ‘Squid Game’ been smuggled into North Korea? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 212
Podcast

Has ‘Squid Game’ been smuggled into North Korea? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 212

The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s vaccine situation, South Korean presidential election and more

Has ‘Squid Game’ been smuggled into North Korea? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 212
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot December 8, 2021