North Korean Officials Seek Fortune Tellers Ahead of Party Congress
A surge in fortune telling among North Korean officials reveals deep political anxiety within the state. Since the new year began, officials and their...
North Korea Tests Upgraded Rocket Launcher Under Kim’s Supervision
North Korea has conducted a significant test of an upgraded rocket launcher system. Leader Kim Jong-un personally supervised this military activity on Tuesday. State...
North Korean Students Face Mandatory Scrap Collection Quotas
North Korean students must fulfill mandatory quotas for scrap collection during their vacations. This longstanding state policy actively requires children to gather specific materials....
North Korean Film Reveals Generational Divide in Audience Response
A new state-produced film in North Korea has underscored a stark generational divide. The movie recently aired on national television and spread via digital...
Kim Jong Un Shifts Governance Tactics Toward Public Fear
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is altering his primary approach to state control significantly. These updated governance tactics emphasize public punishment and instilling...
