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Kim Jong Un guides test of rocket developed by ‘newly-founded’ military factory
Test comes as North Korea celebrates 92nd founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army
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What North Korea stands to gain — and lose — by sending workers overseas
While the earning potential is lucrative for the regime, there are also many risks that come with exporting laborers
Behind the photos: A defector tells the stories of images taken in North Korea
In a new series, a DPRK escapee shares what he sees in scenes of statues, cities and more in remote North Hamgyong
One man’s mission to map all of North Korea – Ep. 339
Jacob Bogle discusses his work analyzing open-source imagery to decipher what others overlook
The ups and downs of negotiating with North Koreans – Ep. 338
Retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Aaron Trimble recounts his work engaging with DPRK officers at Panmunjom
North Korea’s impact on the South Korean general election – Ep. 337
The NK News team talks about voter indifference to DPRK issues, why anti-aircraft guns are on Seoul skyscrapers and more
The challenges of archiving North Korea’s volatile media – Ep. 336
Emil Boivin of the North Korean Archives and Library discusses his project to preserve DPRK media prone to disappearing
How North Korea rinses the dirty proceeds of its cyber heists – Ep. 335
Geoff White discusses the DPRK’s use of the dark web, Nigerian influencers and crypto mixers to launder stolen funds
How dictatorship shapes the politics of the North Korean diaspora – Ep. 334
Sheena Chestnut Greitens discusses how defectors navigate democracy and the regime’s efforts to control those who leave
Get Behind The Headlines
North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas
State media continues to cover global disease spread even as it reopens, an apparent effort to show DPRK is safe
State media review: North Korea says citizens give thumbs-up to Kim Jong Un song
An in-depth review of rapturous praise for housing project, Cuban leader’s letter, guerrilla army anniversary and more
A North Korean novel searches for meaning in the dramas and joys of family life
Ri Hui Chan expounds on centrality of family in way that is striking in a country that exalts leader as father of nation
Breaking the deadlock: When China took the lead in talks with North Korea
Beijing proved its ability to negotiate with US, DPRK and ROK in past, and it may be last hope to revive diplomacy now
The North Koreans who made their mark in South Korea’s soccer league
Japan-born ethnic Koreans have won support of ROK fans despite also playing for the DPRK national team
State media review: Kim Jong Un’s leadership cult dims the Day of the Sun
An in-depth analysis of Kim Il Sung’s birthday bash, a $2M gift to Chongryon, Bulgaria-DPRK ties and more
Ask A North Korean: What is North Korea like for people with disabilities?
A defector shares how her father carried her paraplegic mother on his back to escape injustices in DPRK
Why North Korea could draw inspiration from Iran’s suicide drone attack
Like Tehran, the DPRK has a diverse arsenal of drones and missiles, raising questions about whether ROK is prepared
