Story Archive
2012-12-19
Authorities seek to control the narrative on important political events in December.
2012-12-18
An orbiting satellite may have North Korea’s elite elated, but ordinary citizens feel deflated.
2012-12-17
The atmosphere during the official period of mourning for the anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death is mixed with celebration over the satellite launch, sources say.
2012-12-13
North Korea's Kim Jong Un urges more satellite launches after the Kwangmyongsong-3 is sent into space.
2012-12-12
Pyongyang may have had other motives behind a recent rocket launch than a mere show of strength.
2012-12-11
State media says Pyongyang has launched a rocket that carried a satellite into orbit.
2012-12-11
Satellite images indicate North Korea's Unha-3 has been removed from its launch pad to fix technical problems.
2012-12-10
The isolated regime cites technical problems as the reason for the setback and extends the window for a liftoff.
2012-12-07
North Koreans in the capital lack power as a new dam is hit by the dry season.
2012-12-04
North Korea turns to food donations to feed soldiers and workers.
2012-12-03
Allies of North Korea say a rocket launch would go against a UN resolution.
2012-12-01
Defiant North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's regime says it's eyeing a rocket launch this month.
2012-11-29
North Korea’s move against the ex-military chief comes as a new armed forces minister is appointed.
2012-11-09
Critical food shortages may be hampering planned economic changes in North Korea, sources say.
2012-11-06
North Korea is trying to step up coal production at a former notorious political prison camp.
2012-10-29
Trade is booming between China and North Korea and much of it is driven by a link between two northeastern cities.
2012-10-24
US groups collaborate to keep watch over North Korea’s notorious political prison camps using satellite imagery.
2012-10-17
Isolated North Korea ramps up restrictions on cell phones smuggled in from China.
2012-10-12
North Koreans of all ages are being enlisted to construct pricey memorials to the country’s leaders.
2012-10-05
The isolated North Korean regime turns to selling burial grounds as a way to earn foreign currency.
2012-09-27
The cost of salt in North Korea skyrockets ahead of winter.
2012-09-21
A documentary on the hardships facing North Korean defectors comes to Washington.
2012-09-21
North Korea plans to move its war operations center.
2012-09-12
US lawmakers vote to remove barriers for adopting North Korean refugee orphans.
2012-09-06
Slow trains in North Korea bring pain and gain.
2012-08-28
Floods and power shortages challenge North Korea’s water supply system.
2012-08-24
Flooding in North Korea has pushed housewives to brave treacherous conditions while entering China.
2012-08-22
The US's North Korean Human Rights Act will last through 2017.
2012-08-21
An identification card update will mean more controls over the citizens of North Korea.
2012-08-15
North Korean education authorities mobilize students on summer break to pick berries that are sold to China.
