Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone
Traditional mourning period handled differently by Kim Jong Un, but still meaningful for succession
The diminishing role of Soviet help in Pyongyang propaganda
North Korea once celebrated help in establishing its independence; now it barely acknowledges it
KPA Navy flag ship undergoing radical modernization
Najin-class frigate part of major modernization program, may present credible threat to ROK navy
The party’s 10 principles, then and now
Evolution of party credo shows effort to elevate Kim Jong Il, the Worker’s Party
North Korea appoints new air force commander
Choe Yong Ho replaces Ri Pyong Chol after more than six years as KPA’s top air force officer
Change is in the air in North Korea
Expect better living conditions, but little change in personal liberties, inter-Korean relations
November: Military and diplomatic focus, status of Kim’s family
North continues diplomatic campaign while preparing for military drills; Kim’s sister rises while wife absent
The art of the demonstration in North Korea
Experts debate whether sights in rallies’ constitute socialist realism
The first party conference and purge of ’58
How the original WPK conference bore witness to the end of Kim Il Sung’s enemies
N. Korean upgraded tanks still in use in Syrian Civil War
Influence, legacy of DPRK weapons industry extends beyond original Syrian government clients
