Politics <Emergency Interview> What did you think when you saw Kim Jong-un’s daughter at the military parade? “Nobody thinks that she will become successor” 2023.02.13
Politics <Confidential Document>Runaways, suicides and deaths are commonplace in N. Korea’s police detention facilities, leading Kim Jong-un to sign off on measures to punish those in charge 2023.02.02
Politics <Inside N. Korea> Cadres shocked by massive personnel shakeup that brings more young people into official positions 2023.01.07
Politics <Interview with Two N. Korean Women> How do N. Koreans view the appearance of Kim Jong-un’s daughter, “Ju-ae”? Rumors circulate that she’s a “genius” and an “advisor” to her father 2022.12.01
Politics Human rights situation has only worsened during Kim Jong-un’s 11 years in power ISHIMARU Jiro 2022.11.30
Politics COVID-19 <Local Interview>Is N. Korea’s “victory of COVID-19” legit? (3) As Kim Yo-jong’s claim that COVID-19 was imported by defectors whips up hatred against the South 2022.09.04
Politics COVID-19 <Local Interview> Is N. Korea’s “victory over COVID-19” legit? (2) “Cadres are now contracting the virus” 2022.09.03
Politics COVID-19 <Local Interviews>Is N. Korea’s “victory over COVID-19” legit? (1) Fever patients still emerge…People believe the country has achieved herd immunity 2022.08.31
Politics <Interview with a N. Korean Woman>What do N. Koreans think about Kim Yo-jong’s speech? 2022.08.29
Military Kim Jong-un has started to make nuclear threats. Did he learn this from Putin’s strategy of escalation? What he’s protecting as his people starve...(ISHIMARU Jiro) 2022.04.30
Politics <Inside N. Korea> High-ranking Officials and Public Largely Unaware of the Situation in Ukraine…What Lies Behind the Regime’s Silence? 2022.03.08
Politics Kim Jong-un's Mother, Ko Yong-hui, was Born in Osaka: Did She Share Her Memories of Japan with Her Son? ISHIMARU Jiro 2022.02.22
Politics <Inside N. Korea> Fear and Tension among the Police: Authorities Order the Eradication of Bribery With Threats of Punishing Officers and Their Families 2022.02.10
Politics <Inside N. Korea> Growing Radicalization of People's Control (2): The Return of "Word Hunting"…One Word of Complaint Can Result in Arrest or Banishment 2021.12.24
Politics <Inside N. Korea> Growing Radicalization of People's Control (1): Authorities Introduce “Efficient” Tip-Off Reward System, Sowing Massive Distrust Among Residents 2021.12.22
Politics <Inside N. Korea> Mourning Period for Kim Jong-il Extended Until Early Next Year as Young People are Instructed "not to laugh outside" 2021.12.20
Politics <Inside N. Korea> The Great Annoyance of Kim Jong-un's Visit to Samjiyon: Residents Forbidden to Step Out for Several Days 2021.11.25
Politics <Inside N. Korea> The Deteriorating Plight of the People (3) Economy Reaches State of Panic [ISHIMARU Jiro] 2021.07.12
Politics <Inside N. Korea> The Deteriorating Plight of the People (2) Kim Regime Prioritizes Order Over Welfare [ISHIMARU Jiro] 2021.07.09
Politics COVID-19 <Inside N. Korea> The Deteriorating Plight of the People (1) Residents Impoverished by Excessive Coronavirus Quarantine Measures [ISHIMARU Jiro] 2021.07.08
Military <Inside N. Korea> Poverty-Induced Civil Unrest Prompts Orders to Strengthen Security Around Military Bases, Police Stations, and Kim Family Statues 2021.06.28
Politics <Inside N. Korea> Maximum Punishment Under the "Korean Wave Suppression Act" is Death…Still, K-pop is Popular 2021.05.19
Politics <Inside N. Korea> "Show me your texts and photos": Strict Censorship of Cell Phones Comes with Threat of Death Penalty 2021.04.27