The article discusses the state of religion in North Korea, highlighting the country's historical hostility towards traditional faiths such as Christianity and Buddhism under the Kim regime's rule. Despite this, the article notes that North Korea has found some limited uses for religion. It emphasizes the role of Chondoism, a relatively unknown faith that has been more prominent in North Korea than other religions. The article suggests that while most religions have been suppressed, Chondoism has played a unique role in the country's history.

The article discusses North Korea's continued advancement in its nuclear weapons program despite facing international sanctions and the challenges of the pandemic. The United States and South Korea have indicated that North Korea is prepared to conduct its seventh nuclear test at any moment. South Korea's defense white paper has reported that North Korea has accumulated about 70 kg of enriched plutonium. The article also highlights the historical issues North Korea has faced with managing nuclear waste from its Yongbyon nuclear laboratory and Punggyre-ri test site, suggesting a pattern of poor waste management in its nuclear program.

The article discusses the affinity of North Korea's elite for Paris, despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties between North Korea (DPRK) and France. It highlights Paris as a favored city for North Koreans to visit, shop, study, and reside, indicating the city's appeal to the upper echelons of North Korean society.

The article discusses the speculation surrounding the future of the North Korean regime, particularly during periods when Kim Jong Un is out of the public eye. It highlights the recent visibility of Kim Jong Un's daughter and the potential implications for succession in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, is identified as a possible future leader due to her high-profile role as the director of the Propaganda and Agitation Department of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK). The article also alludes to another sister of Kim Jong Un, presumably Kim Sol Song, though her role is not detailed.

The article discusses the historical event where thousands of North Korean orphans were sent to Europe during and after the Korean War. It focuses on the over 4,000 children who were taken in by Poland, highlighting the significant influence this had on the non-political relationships between North Korea and Poland. The piece indicates that these children were some of the first North Koreans to live abroad post-war and that archival documents provide evidence of interactions between the North Korean orphans and Polish citizens.

The article discusses the historical and current state of diplomatic relations between Poland and North Korea. It traces the relationship back to the establishment of the DPRK in 1948, highlighting the strong ties that existed due to their shared communist ideology and membership in the international communist bloc. The article notes that the dynamics of this relationship began to change following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the communist bloc. It further evolved after Poland's accession to the European Union in 2004, particularly after the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty in 2007, which obligated Poland to align with EU policies, including those concerning North Korea's nuclear program and human rights issues.

The article discusses the political situation in North Korea following the death of Kim Jong Il in December 2011. It highlights the concerns about the stability of the North Korean leadership that have arisen since his passing. Despite these concerns, the article notes that the political and economic affairs in the country have continued smoothly. However, the North Korea-watching community has been surprised by rumors of the removal of Jang Sung Thaek, a key figure with strong ties to the Kim family and a significant role in the administration and economy of North Korea.