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North Korea News Podcast by NK News

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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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Recent Guests

Alec Zubrick
Senior Manager, Global Services APAC at Chainalysis, an expert on North Korea's crypto operations.
Chainalysis
Episode: Alec Zebrick: What 2025 taught us about North Korea’s crypto strategy
Dr. Sang-sin Lee
Senior research fellow and polling expert at the Korea Institute for National Unification
Korea Institute for National Unification (KINU)
Episode: Lee Sang-sin: Why most South Koreans no longer see unification as necessary
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

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 Statesa year 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.
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There is a consensus that the host excels in drawing out fascinating insights from each guest, leading to enriching conversations.

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Lee Sang-sin: Why most South Koreans no longer see unification as necessary
Q: If South and North Korea can peacefully coexist, is unification really necessary?
Our survey suggests that more people prefer the idea of peaceful coexistence over unification.
Lee Sang-sin: Why most South Koreans no longer see unification as necessary
Q: Given the current environment, how does that affect what tasks and roles should KINU prioritize?
We cannot give up the goal of unification, even as public sentiment changes.
Lee Sang-sin: Why most South Koreans no longer see unification as necessary
Q: What does that mean in practice for your research priorities and public diplomacy outputs?
We continue to focus on advocating for the goal of unification, despite current attitudes.
Lee Sang-sin: Why most South Koreans no longer see unification as necessary
Q: Does your survey make a distinction between the respondents' level of hope and the respondents' thought about the necessity of unification?
Yes, our survey contains over 200 items, distinguishing between attitudes toward unification.
Lee Sang-sin: Why most South Koreans no longer see unification as necessary
Q: So six and a half years on, how is that work progressing? Has the desire been reawakened?
Unfortunately, the trend continues to show a decline in the belief that unification is necessary.

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