The Economist

The teenage girl who may rule North Korea

And yet: some observers wonder whether a society as patriarchal as North Korea’s could accept a female leader. Under Mr Kim, ...
East Asia Forum

North Korea searches for a path out of international isolation

Relations with Beijing will also improve considerably. North Korea will seek normalisation of trade relations and economic ...
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Sanitary Pads Banned Under Kim Jong Un’s Rule — What North Korean Women Use Instead During Periods

When it comes to bizarre and extreme laws, North Korea consistently tops the list. Governed by authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un, the country is known for its strict, often controversial regulations ...
Human Rights Watch

North Korea: Increasing Isolation and Repression Amidst Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

Human Rights Watch welcomes the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)’s acceptance of recommendations to allow international aid into the country and strengthen measures to ensure access ...