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July 20, 2024

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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking

What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking

Given the hardline official's past provocations, putting him back in play offers hints at Kim Jong Un's thinking

What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking
Moon Jae-in reshuffles his North Korea team: the key players

Moon Jae-in reshuffles his North Korea team: the key players

A former student firebrand, a spymaster, and a skilled political operator are set to take the top inter-Korean jobs

Moon Jae-in reshuffles his North Korea team: the key players
Justin Yeo
Justin Yeo July 7, 2020
North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters
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North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters

The meeting's main focus was COVID-19, but it appears a number of promotions were made as well

North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 6, 2020
How Moon’s diplomatic and security reshuffle may impact North Korea
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How Moon’s diplomatic and security reshuffle may impact North Korea

More than a reshuffle in Seoul is likely needed for substantive progress

How Moon’s diplomatic and security reshuffle may impact North Korea
Christopher Green
Christopher Green July 5, 2020
“Selfish”: South Koreans weigh in on cross-border leaflet launches

“Selfish”: South Koreans weigh in on cross-border leaflet launches

Speaking to NK News, local residents blame defector-activists for worsening inter-Korean relations

“Selfish”: South Koreans weigh in on cross-border leaflet launches
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis July 5, 2020
From Voice of America to Voice of Trump? The future of U.S. radio in North Korea
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From Voice of America to Voice of Trump? The future of U.S. radio in North Korea

In order to effectively bring about change in North Korea, the U.S. must avoid hyper-political programming

From Voice of America to Voice of Trump? The future of U.S. radio in North Korea
Mintaro Oba
Mintaro Oba July 3, 2020
Timeline: from rising inter-Korean tensions to a “suspension” of military plans
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Timeline: from rising inter-Korean tensions to a “suspension” of military plans

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30

Timeline: from rising inter-Korean tensions to a “suspension” of military plans
NK Pro
NK Pro July 3, 2020
North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30

North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro July 2, 2020
Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign
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Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign

Construction comes as Kim Jong Un shifts propaganda priority to living standards over tourist resorts

Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 2, 2020
Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military
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Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military

Seating arrangements at recent high-profile political meetings suggest the military's growing influence in North Korea

Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 1, 2020