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North Korea News Podcast by NK News

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China
Japan
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Kim Jong-Un
Military Intelligence
Weapons Trade
Choe Son Hui
Us-South Korea Alliance
Satellite Launches

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. We welcome both generalist and specialist audiences interested in knowing more about the Korean Peninsula. The full podcast is available to NK News subscribers.Sign up today at NK News

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Latest Episodes

Dr. Ria Roy, a scholar of modern Korea and East Asian history, joins the podcast to discuss the differences in language between the two Koreas, including contrasts in linguistic and ideological correctness. She examines the Soviet Union’s influence ... more

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This week, NK News Senior Analytic Correspondent Colin Zwirko delves into the large-scale conference marking the 80th anniversary of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League, attended by Kim Jong Un. He then turns to signals surrounding the timing of t... more

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North Korea is closely watching the situation in Venezuela after the U.S. captured President Nicolás Maduro, shaking up one of Pyongyang’s few political friendships in the Western Hemisphere. In this episode, Gabriela Bernal and Camilo Aguirre Torrin... more

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This week, NK News correspondent Joon Ha Park joins the podcast to discuss North Korea’s new allegations that Seoul sent unmanned aerial vehicles to surveil military and other sensitive sites in Sept. 2025 and Jan. 2026. He explains the specifics of... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Ria Roy
Kleinheinz Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and specialist in the history of modern Korea and East Asia
Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Episode: Ria Roy: The importance of subtle language differences between North and South
Dr. Camilo Aguirre Torrini
Expert on DPRK Latin America ties
Independent researcher
Episode: What’s next for North Korea-Venezuela ties after Maduro’s capture
Dr. Gabriela Bernal
North Korea analyst and non-resident fellow at the European Centre for North Korean Studies
European Centre for North Korean Studies
Episode: What’s next for North Korea-Venezuela ties after Maduro’s capture
Yong Ja Hong
Doctoral candidate in North Korean Society, Culture and Media
University of North Korean Studies
Episode: Yong Ja Hong: How sports and athletics play into North Korean statecraft
Gabe Segoine
Founder of Love North Korea Ministries and author of Surfing North Korea and Other Stories from Inside
Love North Korea Ministries
Episode: Gabe Segoine: How ‘surfing diplomacy’ made waves in North Korea
Jane Hardy
Former Senior Australian Diplomat and Senior Fellow at the US Studies Centre
US Studies Centre at Sydney University
Episode: Jane Hardy: An Australian diplomat’s lessons from 30 years with North Korea
Dr. Joëlle Hivonnet
A French national who worked for EU institutions for over 30 years and has recently retired. Formerly the Deputy Head of Delegation in Seoul.
European Union
Episode: Joëlle Hivonnet: How the North Korean threat came knocking on the EU’s door
Dr. Lonnie Edge
Assistant professor at the Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and managing editor of North Korea Review
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Episode: Lonnie Edge: How North Korea fosters legitimacy during times of crisis
Hanna Hopko
Former Ukrainian MP and chair of Ukraine's Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee from 2014 to 2019, leads the ANTS National Interest Advocacy Network.
ANTS National Interest Advocacy Network
Episode: How Seoul and Kyiv can join forces to counter North Korea-Russia military ties

Host

Jacco Zwetsloot
Host of the NK News Podcast, known for engaging and informed discussions on North Korean issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 586 ratings
  • Jacko is the Best

    This show is unique and the host is excellent at getting fascinating guests and interviewing them. I have learned so much about the DPRK. Love the roundtable of reporters also.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cesare Beccaria
    United States10 months ago
  • Jeongmin Kim is fantastic

    The entire podcast is great, but Jeongmin Kim really stands out when she’s on. She is very well spoken and fantastic at explaining things and providing commentary. She would make a great lead host for the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amelialanb
    United Statesa year ago
  • Backseat “Journalists”

    Who talk about reports, which are none. Pretty ridiculous stories and conclusions.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nickhjj
    Germanya year ago
  • I'm always a fan of Kim Jong Un and North Korea -- there is no other credentialed leader of our time.

    Podchaser
    5
    Tara Ray
    a year ago
  • Such good info, room for sound quality improvement

    I love this show. I’m a lay person who is interested in North Korea and I listen to this show start to finish every week. So well done and a good mix of wonky stuff with super accessible info.

    But can we get Jacko a good mic for when he’s doing interviews from home? They’re not that spendy and the sound quality is so bad when he does interviews outside the studio.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boo 5769
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and in-depth nature of the discussions, often highlighting the quality of guests and the insightful analysis provided.
Mature listeners express gratitude for the nuanced coverage, calling it essential for those interested in a deeper understanding of North Korea.
Some critiques focus on sound quality issues during certain episodes, suggesting a need for technical improvements while overall praising the content.
There is a consensus that the host excels in drawing out fascinating insights from each guest, leading to enriching conversations.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ria Roy: The importance of subtle language differences between North and South
Q: What is Munhwa-oh, and how is it different from everyday Korean used in South Korea?
Munhwa-oh refers to the cultured language of North Korea that emphasizes not only correctness in grammar but also ideological correctness, reflecting the state's values.
Ria Roy: The importance of subtle language differences between North and South
Q: If a listener were to turn on North Korean television tonight, what would they hear that instantly tells them, this is North Korean, not South Korean?
North Korean language features heavily propagandistic and political elements that sound overstated or irrational to outside listeners, including a highly reverent tone and specific markers of authority related to leaders.
Seeing the future: What to expect from North Korea in the new year
Q: What would be an event signaling significant changes in North Korea's diplomatic stance?
If there are high-level meetings between Kim Jong Un and leaders from the US, particularly Donald Trump.
Seeing the future: What to expect from North Korea in the new year
Q: What would be an observable indicator of the resilience of the North Korea-Russia partnership?
The depths of military integration, such as sustained weapons transfers and potential military exercises together.
Seeing the future: What to expect from North Korea in the new year
Q: What's the biggest issue for Kim Jong Un in the new year?
The biggest issue is internal cohesion and loyalty towards the government.

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3. Dr. Gabriela Bernal
4. Yong Ja Hong
5. Gabe Segoine
6. Jane Hardy
7. Dr. Joëlle Hivonnet
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