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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & Culture | |||

This month, retired U.S. Army Col. Brian Davis joins North Korea Unpacked with Jacco Zwetsloot to discuss lessons from his nearly 40-year career spanning some of the most consequential periods in U.S.-DPRK relations. He talks about how intelligence o... more
This week, NK News CEO Chad O’Carroll and Chris Green of International Crisis Group join the podcast to discuss a Seoul court’s decision to sentence former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison, finding that he orchestrated a dro... more
On this week’s episode, NK News Lead Correspondent Shreyas Reddy unpacks Chinese President Xi Jinping's first visit to North Korea in seven years and what it reveals about the future of China-DPRK relations. The conversation examines the symbolism an... more
On this week’s episode, NK News Senior Analytic Correspondent Colin Zwirko discusses a busy week of developments in North Korea. He examines Pyongyang’s latest missile test of a new modular launcher and tactical cruise missile system, as well as what... more
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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.
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.
Who talk about reports, which are none. Pretty ridiculous stories and conclusions.
I'm always a fan of Kim Jong Un and North Korea -- there is no other credentialed leader of our time.
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.
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This show targets listeners who want in-depth, evidence-based analysis of the Korean Peninsula, with a mix of long-form interviews and timely news rundowns. Episodes commonly explore North Korea's leadership, economy, diplomacy, security, and regional dynamics, often tying internal developments to international responses from the US, allies, and rivals. The program stands out for its rigorous sourcing, high-caliber guests—including academics, former diplomats, researchers, and reporters—and a steady stream of context-rich insights that go beyond surface-level headlines. Its strong emphasis on current events, historical context, and policy implications makes it particularly valuable for professionals in policy, journalism, and international ... more
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