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The Magic Hermit Kingdom: Amusement parks and leisure inside North Korea

When Westerners and others outside North Korea think of the country, "fun" isn't one of the first words that comes to mind.

North Korea’s rich flaunt fur coats, Chanel cosmetics, as poor freeze without insulation

Wealthy residents living near the border with China are buying high-end luxury items brought in by ethnic Chinese traders.
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Why North Korea’s illegal phones keep spreading despite crackdowns

Even with harsh penalties, demand for illicit smartphones continues to grow inside North Korea. People rely on them for ...
The Atlantic

A Peek Inside North Korea's Mega-Hotel

It's a building that captures the essence of North Korean leadership: Flamboyant, unserviceable, and stagnating. Koryo, a Beijing-based travel company that specializes in tourist trips to North Korea ...
The Aviationist

Alleged 2019 SEAL Team 6 North Korea Operation Included a Stealth Helicopter – Reports

A new report from the New York Times claims that in 2019, Navy SEAL Team 6 carried out a covert operation inside North Korea to plant a spying device. The mission allegedly failed, leading to the ...
The Diplomat

North Korea Denounces South Korea-US Joint Fact Sheet

After Washington confirmed its support to Seoul’s development of an indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, Pyongyang released ...