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North Korea has implemented a number of measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, though its claims of zero cases and fatalities is highly unlikely. The government has halted tourism and shut down most of its border, though trade with China has continued. Photos from inside the country in recent weeks show residents and workers taking precautions such as wearing masks and...

Kim Jong Un's younger sister and right-hand woman, Kim Yo Jong, is a mysterious figure whose life has piqued international curiosity. The 30-something woman has rapidly become North Korea's most powerful woman, frequently seen side by side with her brother, and plays a key role in his administration. Some had speculated last spring that she fell out of her brother's favor, but she has since...

North Korean media released photos of dictator Kim Jong Un riding a white horse on a symbolically important mountain this week. Photos of the leader there usually precede major announcements from North Korean leadership; experts believe that this time, it could herald a frightening military advancement. The photos are laden with symbolism, from the white horse, to the location, to Kim Jong Un's clothing choices. ...