Why the North Korean government is so invested in women’s youth football

It is perhaps no great surprise that North Korea, which is nominally under communist rule, was an early adopter of women’s ...
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What China and Russia Gained From North Korea’s Parade

In this photo from North Korean state media, leaders wave from the viewing platform amid a military parade in Pyongyang, North Korea, Oct. 10, 2025. From right: Deputy Chairman of the Security Council ...