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N Korea News
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North Korea conducts its sixth missile test in a month, launching a suspected hypersonic weapon into the East Sea, drawing condemnation from the U.S., South Korea, and Japan. Meanwhile, state media reports record harvests amid international concerns over food shortages. A rare COVID-19 outbreak in Pyongyang prompts renewed lockdowns, though no official case numbers have been released.
Political News
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un declares a "new era of self-reliance" amid tightening international sanctions, vowing to accelerate nuclear and space programs. Tensions with South Korea escalate after Kim orders the military to reinforce border fortifications, dismantling the 2018 inter-Korean peace agreements. Russia and North Korea deepen military ties, with reports of North Korean arms shipments to Moscow in exchange for food and fuel aid.
Election News
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Local elections (July 21) are set to proceed, though they are largely symbolic, with pre-approved candidates running unopposed.
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The Supreme People’s Assembly is expected to rubber-stamp Kim’s policy directives in its next session (August).
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No opposition parties exist; all candidates belong to the Democratic Front for the Reunification of Korea, controlled by the Workers’ Party.
Legal News
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Public executions for "anti-state crimes" reportedly increase, targeting smugglers and defectors.
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Harsh penalties enforced under the "Reactionary Ideology and Culture Elimination Law", with citizens punished for consuming South Korean media.
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Three foreign aid workers expelled for "espionage" after documenting malnutrition in rural areas.
Entertainment News
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State media promotes patriotic films glorifying Kim Jong Un’s leadership, including The Glorious Path.
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The Pyongyang Circus resumes performances after pandemic hiatus, featuring acrobatics and propaganda themes.
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Moranbong Band, a state-sponsored pop group, releases new songs praising the military.
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⚽ North Korea withdraws from 2026 World Cup qualifiers, citing "hostile political conditions."
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Forecast (Pyongyang/Hyesan averages)
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Mon 1 Jul: ☀️ 28°C – Sunny
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Tue 2 Jul: ����️ 26°C – Light rain
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Wed 3 Jul: ☀️ 30°C – Humid
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Thu 4 Jul: ⛈️ 27°C – Thunderstorms
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Fri 5 Jul: ����️ 29°C – Partly cloudy
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Sat 6 Jul: ����️ 31°C – Hot, dry
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Sun 7 Jul: ����️ 25°C – Heavy rain
Upcoming Events
State-Sponsored Events:
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Victory Day (July 27) – Military parade expected in Pyongyang.
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Mass Games rehearsals (August) – Large-scale propaganda performances.
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Kim Il Sung Death Anniversary (July 8) – Nationwide memorials.
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Cultural:
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Arirang Festival (September) – If held, will feature synchronized dances.
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Pyongyang International Film Festival (October) – Rare foreign screenings.
North Korea remains in a self-imposed isolation, prioritizing military expansion over economic relief. With missile tests intensifying and food shortages lingering, the regime’s stability faces growing scrutiny. The world watches for signs of internal unrest or diplomatic shifts. ��������
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