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North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers
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North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers

Chad O’Carroll discusses why the DPRK is holding a concert for Sept. 9 holiday despite canceling related events abroad

North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 3, 2024
North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

Construction of stage points to Sept. 9 celebrations despite cancellation of overseas events due to flood relief efforts

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion

Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion

North Korean leader scolds officials for focus on construction speed, discusses building hospitals and science centers

Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year

North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year

Kim Jong Un promotes improved guidance system at test coinciding with joint US-ROK military drills

North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 28, 2024
North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
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North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border

Near complete removal of buildings signals shift in COVID trade policies, and possibly restoration of converted airport

North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 27, 2024
North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts

North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts

Missions in Europe and Asia emphasize need to mobilize resources after floods recently displaced thousands, emails show

North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 27, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI

Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI

North Korean leader also inspected national '20x10' factory project sites over weekend, according to state media

Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un poses as father and teacher to children displaced by floods
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Kim Jong Un poses as father and teacher to children displaced by floods

An in-depth analysis of flood relief, TV propaganda for youth, North Korea’s anxiety about birth rates and more

Kim Jong Un poses as father and teacher to children displaced by floods
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung August 22, 2024
Marcel Dirsus: What makes North Korea’s dictatorship unique from others
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Marcel Dirsus: What makes North Korea’s dictatorship unique from others

Political scientist discusses his new book on how tyrants fall and whether Kim Jong Un would ever give up power

Marcel Dirsus: What makes North Korea’s dictatorship unique from others
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News August 22, 2024
Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election

Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election

Expert says change reflects recognition that DPRK will not give up nukes, anticipating greater focus on arms control

Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 20, 2024
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