N. Korean memorial for Ukraine war dead sparks rare public anger at government
A gloomy mood has come over some North Koreans after the authorities held a memorial for North Korean soldiers who have died fighting in...
North Korea’s showcase factories struggle as prosecutors launch crackdown
North Korea is heavily promoting the achievements of its local industrial factory construction under the "Regional Development 20×10 Policy," but in reality, these factories...
North Korea reinforces “two hostile states” narrative in police briefing
North Korea has doubled down on its "two hostile states narrative" in a recent lecture delivered to senior police officers.
"A message from Kim Jong...
N. Korea monitors weakening of S. Korean human rights groups as strategic opportunity
North Korea is closely monitoring the weakening of North Korean human rights groups in South Korea as a strategic opportunity to adjust its approach...
N. Korean propaganda whitewashes China’s wartime contribution
North Korean authorities stepped up anti-American and anti-imperialist ideological education for youth ahead of July 27, the anniversary of the Korean War armistice, which...
N. Korea’s rural youth program fails as workers abandon farm posts
Despite North Korean authorities calling for the creation of all-youth work squads to help young people settle in agricultural communities, many young people still...
N. Korea blames factory defects on loyalty issues
North Korea is conducting lectures urging factory workers to emulate the patriotic dedication of weapons manufacturers, but employees are frustrated with the regime's focus...
Kim Jong Un uses Iran conflict to justify nuclear expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has characterized the recent Israel-Iran armed conflict as "a typical conflict between imperialist forces and the defenders of...
North Hamgyong province launches monument inspections
North Hamgyong province has started inspecting how well local propaganda monuments are being maintained. This happened after someone complained that animal droppings and garbage...
N. Korean artists accused of profit-seeking
North Korea organized a special lecture for artists at the prestigious Mansudae Art Studio to demand their ideological allegiance amid concerns about private art...
