Why North Korean leader Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother, Ko Yong Hui

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Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline

Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.

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Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline

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Kim Jong Un's showcase Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone opened for domestic tourism in 2025 — and word of mouth is glowing. The problem: daily costs inside run around $100, putting it out of reach for most.

https://www.dailynk.com/english/wonsan-kalma-coastal-tourist-zone-north-korea-inequality/

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The North Hamgyong party committee is pushing organized tours to Chilbo Mountain, Kyongsong hot springs, and Yombunjin beach this summer. Ordinary North Koreans are almost entirely ignoring it.

https://www.dailynk.com/english/north-korea-domestic-tourism-push-north-hamgyong-province-2026/

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Post-Xi summit, North Korea is scrubbing mines and factories ahead of a Chinese business delegation visit in August. The directive: make sure everything looks like production is running normally.

https://www.dailynk.com/english/north-korea-chinese-investment-delegation-august-2026/

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