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Rodong Sinmun admits mistakes were made on Special Economic Zones
North Korean media outlet concedes special economic zones have not worked as well as hoped
Hong Yong Chil: Third generation munitions industry leader
Little-known official may be being groomed for higher munitions industry position
Analysis: North Korea’s proposed special economic zones
North Korea invites investments for special economic zones
Kim Jong Un appearances continue to focus on sports-economy
“Kim Jong Un’s Sports Economy on show in September 2013 public appearances”
Why has North Korea’s WMD chief disappeared from view?
"When a senior official goes missing, Pyongyang watchers sometimes assume that the official has been purged"
Which foreign faces stood out at North Korea’s military parade?
North Korea's leadership met political figures from 14 countries last week as part of "Victory Day" celebrations
ANALYSIS: Where Kenneth Bae is being detained
Bae has been passed between the hands of countless state security organs
ANALYSIS: Why North Korea appointed a new defense minister
Was Kim Kyok Sik removed for raising tensions?