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Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA

Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA

The DPRK leader's address contained ambitious plans — and some striking ambiguities

Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek April 18, 2019
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s recent complaints about a U.S. missile test
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What to make of Kim Jong Un’s recent complaints about a U.S. missile test

The North Korean leader has good reason to see advances in American missile defense as threatening

What to make of Kim Jong Un’s recent complaints about a U.S. missile test
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda April 17, 2019
High and lows: the past, present, and future of North Korea-Russia trade
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High and lows: the past, present, and future of North Korea-Russia trade

Analysis reveals shifting trends in the two countries' economic relationship

High and lows: the past, present, and future of North Korea-Russia trade
Andrey Kovsh April 17, 2019
North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA
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North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA

Personnel reshuffles dominated DPRK's legislature first meeting on Thursday

North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 12, 2019
In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA
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In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA

The DPRK's top legislative body held a major meeting on Thursday

In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA
NK Pro
NK Pro April 12, 2019
What emerged from Thursday’s ROK-U.S. summit in Washington
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What emerged from Thursday’s ROK-U.S. summit in Washington

While Moon goes home largely empty-handed, he can claim some modest successes

What emerged from Thursday’s ROK-U.S. summit in Washington
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 12, 2019
The fourth plenum of the seventh party central committee: what stood out
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The fourth plenum of the seventh party central committee: what stood out

Domestic economy, partial leadership shuffles dominate major WPK meeting

The fourth plenum of the seventh party central committee: what stood out
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 11, 2019
What to expect at Thursday’s U.S.-South Korea summit in Washington DC
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What to expect at Thursday’s U.S.-South Korea summit in Washington DC

President Moon has a critical opportunity to restore momentum to a stalling diplomatic process

What to expect at Thursday’s U.S.-South Korea summit in Washington DC
Mintaro Oba
Mintaro Oba April 11, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s appearances in March: an election and a military meeting
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Kim Jong Un’s appearances in March: an election and a military meeting

Amid a diplomatic deadlock, the DPRK leader oversaw a markedly low-key gathering of KPA officials

Kim Jong Un’s appearances in March: an election and a military meeting
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 9, 2019
What to expect when North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly sits this week
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What to expect when North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly sits this week

The DPRK is set to convene the first session of the 14th SPA on Thursday

What to expect when North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly sits this week
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 8, 2019