DPRK Media Review: Criticising Japan’s new military posture
North Korean state and party media follows China’s lead in condemning Japan amid escalating war of words between Beijing and Tokyo.
Remembering a Small War: The Jeju Uprising and Alternative Mnemonics on Film
O Muel’s Jiseul remains the cinematic benchmark on the Jeju Uprising, as the US remains unapologetic on its role in the violence.
Back to the Party: Xi in Pyongyang, and Renewed Emphasis on CCP-WPK Ties
The Chinese leader dropped mention of North Korea’s nuclear weapons and instead focused on socialist politics in an apparent effort to sideline Moscow.
Wigs, Eyelashes, and Ore: Tracking the Trade Surge between North Korea and Liaoning
Resumption of trains, and high-level contact between Beijing and Pyongyang, drives soaring North Korean exports to Liaoning.
Power, Performance, and Agency: A Review of ‘Millennial North Korea’, by Suk-Young Kim
Account of North Korean mobile, media, and language use finds creative pockets of resistance amid enduring restrictions.
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