North Korean troops are in combat, likely for the first time since the Korean war in the 1950s, and not in Korea but in Europe. There they helped Russia retake most of the land seized last year by Ukrainian troops in Kursk. This is their story.
Writer and journalist Liv Little and Observer critic Miranda Sawyer get notes from editors all the time – now it’s their turn to hand them out. Every Wednesday morning, Liv and Miranda weigh in on the latest cultural happenings, from reality TV meltdowns and art house films, to gallery openings and TikTok trends. Smart, funny, and full of sharp observations. We Have Notes is culture with commentary.