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End of North Korean unification magazine another sign of friction on peninsula
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End of North Korean unification magazine another sign of friction on peninsula

Committee for the June 15 joint declaration has not published its periodical since January

End of North Korean unification magazine another sign of friction on peninsula
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser June 16, 2021
South Korea’s left and right praised ROK-US summit, but for different reasons

South Korea’s left and right praised ROK-US summit, but for different reasons

Progressives find support for North Korean engagement, while conservatives welcome strengthening of alliance

South Korea’s left and right praised ROK-US summit, but for different reasons
Justin Yeo
Justin Yeo June 16, 2021
Layered cyber deterrence: A new US cyber strategy against North Korea
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Layered cyber deterrence: A new US cyber strategy against North Korea

The US is working to correct cyber asymmetries between itself and North Korea

Layered cyber deterrence: A new US cyber strategy against North Korea
Jeenho Hahm
Jeenho Hahm June 15, 2021
Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Visitors to Wonsan mansion have frequently cited North Korean leader's water sports habits

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 15, 2021
FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book
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FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book

New revisions may provide hints at the direction Kim Jong Un is taking the country

FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 14, 2021
Rewinding to the Singapore Summit to move U.S.-DPRK relations forward

Rewinding to the Singapore Summit to move U.S.-DPRK relations forward

The U.S. and DPRK should focus on the Singapore joint statement as a basis for reengagement

Rewinding to the Singapore Summit to move U.S.-DPRK relations forward
Adrian Ang
Adrian Ang | Ho Shawn June 12, 2021
Three years on, little for US and North Korea to build on from Singapore deal
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Three years on, little for US and North Korea to build on from Singapore deal

The Korean Peninsula is now far further from the ‘peace and prosperity’ promised in 2018

Three years on, little for US and North Korea to build on from Singapore deal
James Fretwell
James Fretwell June 11, 2021
Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?

Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?

Experts weigh in on meaning of first secretary position, views on unification and erasure of Kim family names

Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 11, 2021
Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules
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Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules

NK Pro has reviewed and translated sections of primary documents

Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 10, 2021
Why new housing in Pyongyang is a survival strategy for Kim Jong Un
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Why new housing in Pyongyang is a survival strategy for Kim Jong Un

The DPRK may not return to negotiations so long as Kim feels he can project strength through adversity at home

Why new housing in Pyongyang is a survival strategy for Kim Jong Un
Sangsoo Lee
Sangsoo Lee June 10, 2021