Trump, missile tests, and an assassination: N. Korea's year in review



Analysis Trump, missile tests, and an assassination: N. Korea’s year in review In 2017, Kim Jong Un continued along the same path he's followed since rising to power six years ago Fyodor Tertitskiy December 17, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean State Media Today is December 17, two weeks from 2018 and six years to the date since the previous ruler of North Korea, Kim Jong Il, died and his son inherited power. In South Korea, 2017 has been a politically eventful year, with unprecedented demonstrations that drew more than a million participants and the successful impeachment and subsequent arrest of President Park Geun-hye. Today is December 17, two weeks from 2018 and six years to the date since the previous ruler of North Korea, Kim Jong Il, died and his son inherited power. In South Korea, 2017 has been a politically eventful year, with unprecedented demonstrations that drew more than a million participants and the successful impeachment and subsequent arrest of President Park Geun-hye. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Trump, missile tests, and an assassination: N. Korea’s year in review

In 2017, Kim Jong Un continued along the same path he's followed since rising to power six years ago

Fyodor Tertitskiy December 17, 2017

Trump, missile tests, and an assassination: N. Korea’s year in review

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Today is December 17, two weeks from 2018 and six years to the date since the previous ruler of North Korea, Kim Jong Il, died and his son inherited power.

In South Korea, 2017 has been a politically eventful year, with unprecedented demonstrations that drew more than a million participants and the successful impeachment and subsequent arrest of President Park Geun-hye.

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