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Kim Jong Un lauds Xi Jinping’s grip on power, sees ‘beautiful future’ together
Expert says Pyongyang’s praise of Chinese leader could preface nuclear test, other military actions
US strategic bombers land in Guam after series of North Korean missile tests
Pentagon says B-1Bs 'send a message' to deter provocations, in second known deployment to region this year
Why North Korean state media delicately dances around taboo topics
Marketplaces, central supply networks and even census data are all off-limits, sometimes for reasons entirely unclear
Rollerblading through Kim Il Sung Square – Ep. 258
Charles Thirlwall discusses the explosion of international business interest in North Korea at the turn of the century
Pyongyang chronicles: The privileges of life as a foreign student in North Korea
Students enjoy wider access than almost all other outsiders, but they can still run afoul of DPRK authorities
Are North Korea’s missile tests building up to something big? – Ep. 257
The NK News team discusses DPRK state media’s weapons reveals, a missile over Japan, US-ROK responses and more
US issues new sanctions in latest crackdown on North Korean fuel imports
Designation of two individuals and three companies accused of smuggling oil follows series of recent DPRK missile tests
Pushing the envelope? Full Trump-Kim letters released but authenticity unclear
South Korean journal provides full text of letters for first time but tells NK News it has never seen original copies
North Korea flies 12 fighter jets and bombers in apparent firing drills: Seoul
South Korea mobilizes some 30 aircraft after DPRK warplanes breach ‘special reconnaissance line’ during firing drill
North Korean coal smuggling ship reappears after 3 years with stolen identity
Un Bong 2 appears to follow precedent by again flying Tanzania’s colors when moving illicit coal for Pyongyang