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Kim Jong Il death commemorated in purge’s aftermath

Kim Jong Il death commemorated in purge’s aftermath

Two-year anniversary shows little immediate change, but may ultimately prove meaningful

Kim Jong Il death commemorated in purge’s aftermath
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 18, 2013
China cool to North Korean economic reform drive

China cool to North Korean economic reform drive

Returning from China, Lankov says there is little mood in Beijing for providing meaningful assistance to N. Korea

China cool to North Korean economic reform drive
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 17, 2013
Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution

Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution

Experts predict variety of scenarios after very public execution of Kim Jong Un's uncle

Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 13, 2013
China ups security, conducts military training near N. Korea

China ups security, conducts military training near N. Korea

Jang Song Taek ouster raises concerns of defections, instability in Pyongyang’s closest ally

China ups security, conducts military training near N. Korea
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 12, 2013
Expert: Time is ripe for engagement

Expert: Time is ripe for engagement

North’s new byungjin line presents opportunities, but also dilemmas for world community

Expert: Time is ripe for engagement
Ole Jakob Skåtun
Ole Jakob Skåtun December 10, 2013
ANALYSIS: Jang Song Thaek’s very public purge

ANALYSIS: Jang Song Thaek’s very public purge

Dr. Andrei Lankov discusses the very public political purge of the once powerful Jang Song Thaek

ANALYSIS: Jang Song Thaek’s very public purge
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 9, 2013
Leadership priorities back to the military in October and November
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Leadership priorities back to the military in October and November

While new faces emerge, and a China trip is rumored, the North may be heading toward provocation

Leadership priorities back to the military in October and November
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 6, 2013
North Korea denounces South’s plan to buy stealth fighters

North Korea denounces South’s plan to buy stealth fighters

ROK Air Force hopes to overcome the North’s air and air defense strategy

North Korea denounces South’s plan to buy stealth fighters
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 6, 2013
Travel company to offer full tour of secretive Pyongyang metro

Travel company to offer full tour of secretive Pyongyang metro

Tourists may now travel to every single station on Pyongyang "u-bahn"

Travel company to offer full tour of secretive Pyongyang metro
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 6, 2013
ANALYSIS: The impact of Jang Song Thaek’s ouster

ANALYSIS: The impact of Jang Song Thaek’s ouster

So far no sign of a purge of Jang’s network or loss of other positions

ANALYSIS: The impact of Jang Song Thaek’s ouster
Nicolas Levi
Nicolas Levi December 5, 2013