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North Korea Urges Citizens to Plant Trees for the Future: ‘Patriotism First’

On Friday, North Korea’s Tree Planting Day, the regime urged citizens to plant trees, emphasizing that patriotism must accompany these efforts to achieve maximum results.The Workers’ Party’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, published an article tit

North Korea Calls Japan’s Constitutional Changes a ‘Self-Destructive’ Move Towards War

North Korea has lashed out at Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for its recent decision to revise the constitution in 2025, saying, “It has rapidly emerged as the region’s most threatening war-mongering force and is on a direct path to re

North Korea Hits Pause on Tourism After Influencers Expose Stark Realities

When North Korea reopened its borders last month after nearly four years of lockdown, it hoped to attract foreign tourists again. But just three weeks later, tourism abruptly came to a halt—and the surprising reason might be influencers posting candi

Pyongyang’s Nuclear Submarine Plans Face Serious Setbacks, Say Military Experts

North Korea recently showcased its nuclear submarine construction efforts, but multiple experts argue that technical challenges will persist even if Pyongyang receives Russian assistance. On Thursday, Sam Tangredi, director of the Institute for Futur

North Korea Fuels Anti-South Sentiment Amid Joint U.S.-South Korea Military Drills

North Korea is ramping up efforts to fuel anti-South Korea sentiment during the joint U.S.-South Korea military exercise, Freedom Shield (FS), by invoking a rhetoric of “unwavering determination.” The official newspaper of the ruling Workers’ Party,

Will North Korea’s Extracurricular Boost Outshine Private Tutors?

North Korea is intensifying efforts to promote “extracurricular group activities,” similar to South Korea’s after-school programs. Analysts suggest this move aims to reinforce the government’s control over education amid a growing private education m

North Korea and Russia Begin Border Bridge Construction Over Tumen River

According to Radio Free Asia (RFA), North Korea and Russia have begun preliminary construction on a border bridge over the Tumen River, a project agreed upon during their summit last June.Satellite imagery captured by SI Analytics on March 3 shows on

North Korea Decries U.S.-ROK Drills as ‘Malicious War Rehearsals’ After Pocheon Mishap

North Korea has seized upon the recent fighter jet mishap in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, to escalate its criticism of U.S.-led joint military exercises. Pyongyang is leveraging the incident to denounce the annual South Korea-U.S. joint drill, Freedom

U.S. and South Korea Ramp Up Military Drills with Expanded Exercises

South Korea and the United States will begin their annual Freedom Shield (FS) military exercise. This is the first major joint drill since the start of Donald Trump’s second administration. The exercise, which will run until March 20, will focus on s

Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata: A Bold Opera That Conquered Time

On March 6, 1853, Giuseppe Verdi’s opera La Traviata had its world premiere at the La Fenice Theatre in Venice. Based on Alexandre Dumas fils’ novel The Lady of the Camellias, the opera was a bold choice for its time. It featured a courtesan as the p