North Korea’s capital described as modern ‘Pyonghattan’

CNN’s Will Ripley talks to an American traveler who experienced the fancy restaurants, futuristic skyscrapers, and modern ...

North Korea’s ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and other top officials have gathered to discuss preparations for ...
The Diplomat

North Korea capital punishment

Public executions showcase that the death penalty in North Korea continues to function as a political tool.
The Diplomat

North Korea’s Execution State: When Law Becomes a Tool of Terror

At the Fifth East Asian Forum for the Abolition of the Death Penalty in Tokyo, participants emphasized that abolishing capital punishment is crucial for protecting human dignity, calling it “state ...
The Times and Democrat

North Koreans talk shop with foreigners at trade fair

Rason, however, is one of North Korea's newly revamped special economic zones, governed by a separate set of laws and rules giving local officials more autonomy, and easier to access from the Chinese ...
The New York Times

What North Korea Gains From Its Alliance With Russia — and What It Risks

Sending troops to fight against Ukraine has gotten North Korea much-needed cash and diplomatic leverage. But there may be hidden costs, too. By Choe Sang-Hun Reporting from Seoul Kim Jong-un, the ...