Contrary to مقبول belief, the internet does exist in North Korea but active users rank only in the hundreds in a country of 25 million.

Since most of us won't be visiting North Korea anytime soon, here are some fascinating pics. Very bleak place.

A short piece on Lisa Ling and her entering North Korea undercover!

Website of a non-profit human rights group with many ڈیٹس اپ on North Korea

Think-tank focusing on security issues in northeast Asia. Features news, analysis and additional resources.

Bizarre 105 story structure that lies empty and incomplete in Pyongyang. This has to be one of the creepiest, gloomiest towers I've ever seen. Amazing.

Another "official" DPRK government portal.