On the eastern coast just north of the 38th parallel, the Geumgang Mountains (Diamond Mountains) are a beautiful, impressive range. Within the bounds of the Geumgangs is the largest national park ...

Despite severe United Nations sanctions and deep isolation, Pyongyang remains a significant player on the international geopolitical stage. Its leaders skillfully exploit global crises, supported by ...

Kim Jong Un, who has served as the supreme leader of North Korea since 2011, also keeps up the tradition of his elders and pays visits to the mountain during times of trouble, like the 2013 ...

The North Korean side of the mountain was recently designated a UNESCO Global Geopark, marking North Korea’s first natural site to be included on the list. The executive board of the United ...

What is juche, why do North Koreans revere a mountain, and why do they call themselves ... we explain three key concepts of North Korea's ideology. Presented by Hyung Eun Kim of BBC Korean.