NKNews Podcast

NK News

The NK News Podcast is a weekly program covering all things North Korea: Discussion on the latest news, extended interviews with leading specialists, and insight from our own staff. Read more

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Episodes

An ex-North Korean soldier’s bid for repatriation, and controversial remittances

Yesterday (08/19/2025) 20:50Kornel Chang: How Korea’s liberation led to division into North and South

08/14/2025 11:59 A North Korean defection, postponed US-ROK drills and dismantling loudspeakers

08/12/2025 17:19Maeng Hyo-shim: A North Korean family’s escape against all odds

08/07/2025 11:52Russia-DPRK bridge update, trilateral boat tours and Moscow-Pyongyang flights

08/05/2025 20:51 Show all episodes

Our take on NKNews Podcast

Dive deep into the heart of the Korean Peninsula with the NK News Podcast, where host Jacco Zwetsloot and a lineup of experts shed light on North Korea's mysteries. From the challenges of archiving the nation's media or uncovering the tactics behind cyber heists to the impact of a potential new Cold War on North Korea, there's no topic too complex. Episodes last around one hour and are filled with detailed discussions for newcomers and specialists.