Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Is North Korea trying to revitalize the image of its air force & airline?
Aesthetic changes, media attention, and Kim’s flying habits have propaganda use for air services
April full of personnel changes, military events
Ascension of Hwang Pyong So to No. 2 slot caps month full of leadership transitions
Why Seoul, Tokyo don’t cooperate on North Korea
Efforts at united front against Pyongyang, China hindered by domestic political concerns
North Korea emphasizes air force around Day of the Sun
Regime seeks to remind people of air force’s relevance, build institutional confidence
Hwang Pyong So promoted to Vice-Marshal, elevated in Party
Close confidant of Kim Jong Un quickly rising in power and influence
Meet Mr. X: One of the North’s new capitalist class
By providing kickbacks, foreign currency to the state, money-making enterprises thrive in ‘Stalinist’ state
Military Foundation Day shows regime’s commitment to armed forces
Public holiday primarily propaganda to maintain military loyalty, national pride
Blasts from the past: Extinct North Korea websites
Was there life before NKNews? A backward glance at some early pioneers
Why interest in the North Korean army is dropping
The informal economy means young people have other options for success
