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

Rudiger Frank on North Korea’s hidden middle class: North Korea Unpacked

07/23/2026 53:15North Korea’s World Cup miracle and the town that kept the memory alive

07/22/2026 26:07 North Korea’s closer ties with China, Russia — and what Washington can do

07/15/2026 55:24North Korea’s new destroyers, China border trade and Seoul’s coexistence dilemma

07/08/2026 50:06Destroyer deployment, missile tests, drone warfare and North Korea’s near misses

07/01/2026 46:49 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.