Co-opting the Narrative: How Changing Women’s Roles Provide Legitimacy to Kim Jong Un
On July 30, KCNA reaffirmed the country’s commitment to gender equality with a short notice on …
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North Korea’s Foreign Propaganda Takes a Step Towards Modernity
One of North Korea’s most popular YouTube channels has quietly removed video documentaries that …
North Korea’s Chemical and Coal Liquefaction Industries: The Difficult Path Ahead to Self-Reliance
The North Korean government is gearing up for prolonged conditions of economic autarky, as …
Is There Declining South Korean Public Support for Humanitarian Aid to North Korea?
There is no doubt about the periodic need for humanitarian food aid to North Korea. Previous …