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Korean War

AMES 372: TWO KOREAS: History, Society and Culture

KPM (조선언론정보기지; North Korea's Newspapers and Journals Database)

KPM (조선언론정보기지; North Korea's Newspapers and Journals Database)

Full text of journals and newspapers published North Korea, including the English edition of the Pyongyang Times. Searchable by keywords, and browsable by subject areas or journal/newspaper titles.  [Search in Korean & Japanese]
Coverage: various dates

Rodong Sinmun 1945-1999

Rodong (Nodong) Sinmun 1945-1999 (로동신문 or 노동신문), the official newspaper of North Korea, includes the news articles from 1945 through 1999 published by the Central Committee of the Worker’s Party in North Korea.

Provides access to PDF version of individual issues (Duke ID/PW required
***Access to and use of Rodong Sinmun is restricted to authorized users who are currently associated with Duke University.

Primary Sources: Online

  • North Korea International Documentation Project ( NKIDP) 
    Developed by Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Disseminates newly declassified documents on the DPRK from its former communist allies as well as other resources that provide valuable insight into the actions and nature of the North Korean state.