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As highlighted in recent media reports and tourists accounts, North Korea is modernizing. GWU's Yonho Kim chronicles one aspect of this modernization push: North Korea's remote learning capabilities and infrastructure from 2011 to today. https://www.38north.org/2026/05/building-a-state-controlled-knowledge-infrastructure-the-evolution-of-distance-education-in-north-korea/

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Published: June 11, 2026 18:54

As highlighted in recent media reports and tourists accounts, North Korea is modernizing. GWU's Yonho Kim chronicles one aspect of this modernization push: North Korea's remote learning capabilities and infrastructure from 2011 to today.…

Check out a few perspectives about the Xi-Kim summit from 38 North and Stimson Center experts. Short takes from @j3nnyt0wn @rachelminyoung1 James Kim, Michael Cunningham, and Andrew Oros. https://bit.ly/43tagHf

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Published: June 10, 2026 23:43

Check out a few perspectives about the Xi-Kim summit from 38 North and Stimson Center experts. Short takes from @j3nnyt0wn @rachelminyoung1 James Kim, Michael Cunningham, and Andrew Oros. bit.ly/43tagHf

R to @38NorthNK: Check out more insights about tech developments in North Korea at 38 North's NK TechLab: https://www.nktechlab.org/

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Published: June 9, 2026 18:06

Check out more insights about tech developments in North Korea at 38 North's NK TechLab: nktechlab.org/

R to @38NorthNK: This includes a sync of tv programming to ensure the message is released in a uniform manner and timing across all stations: http://youtube.com/watch?v=NWQQc4zFaq4&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nktechlab.org%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nktechlab.org

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Published: June 9, 2026 18:05

This includes a sync of tv programming to ensure the message is released in a uniform manner and timing across all stations: youtube.com/watch?v=NWQQc4zF…

As Kim wraps up his summit with Xi, how will the news get reported out to the domestic audiences. While the message it will send is yet to be seen, @martyn_williams provides some insights into the broadcast news strategy of conveying notable events. https://www.nktechlab.org/how-north-korean-tv-comes-together-for-news-about-kim-jong-un/

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Published: June 9, 2026 18:05

As Kim wraps up his summit with Xi, how will the news get reported out to the domestic audiences. While the message it will send is yet to be seen, @martyn_williams provides some insights into the broadcast news strategy of conveying notable events.…

Xi Jinping is heading to Pyongyang for the first time since 2019. @rachelminyoung1 argues that, given signaling from Pyongyang since Wang Yi's April visit, the agenda is likely to focus on deepening China-DPRK alignment without a nod to denuclearization. https://www.38north.org/2026/06/north-koreas-posturing-toward-china-ahead-of-xis-visit/

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Published: June 6, 2026 18:49

Xi Jinping is heading to Pyongyang for the first time since 2019. @rachelminyoung1 argues that, given signaling from Pyongyang since Wang Yi's April visit, the agenda is likely to focus on deepening China-DPRK alignment without a nod to denuclearization.…

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Brian Finlay, President of the Stimson Center (38 North's home base). It has been a pleasure and honor to work with him over the past seven years. Deepest condolences to his family. His impact will surely live on. https://www.stimson.org/2026/stimson-remembers-the-life-and-legacy-of-president-and-ceo-brian-finlay/

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Published: June 4, 2026 18:27

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Brian Finlay, President of the Stimson Center (38 North's home base). It has been a pleasure and honor to work with him over the past seven years. Deepest condolences to his family. His impact will surely live on. …

Sean Corbett conducts an imagery survey of North Korea's possible nuclear, chemical and biological defense battalions, as part of Project Anthracite. Several sites of interest were analyzed as part of this baseline study, however only one was located. https://www.38north.org/2026/05/project-anthracite-imagery-search-for-possible-nuclear-chemical-and-biological-defense-battalions/

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Published: May 13, 2026 05:21

Sean Corbett conducts an imagery survey of North Korea's possible nuclear, chemical and biological defense battalions, as part of Project Anthracite. Several sites of interest were analyzed as part of this baseline study, however only one was located.…

North Korea's latest constitution expands the power of the State Affairs Commission, consolidating power under Kim Jong Un. Read more about these changes from Michael Madden https://www.38north.org/2026/05/quick-take-the-leader-gets-a-strong-constitution/

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Published: May 13, 2026 05:14

North Korea's latest constitution expands the power of the State Affairs Commission, consolidating power under Kim Jong Un. Read more about these changes from Michael Madden 38north.org/2026/05/quick-ta…

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Published: May 6, 2026 00:15

One week left to apply! 38 North (@38NorthNK) 38 North is now accepting applications for the 2026-7 Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program. The program pairs Fellows with mentors to receive guidance on specific research areas or methodologies for studying…