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Rodman defends DPRK visit, refuses to comment on Ken Bae

Rodman defends DPRK visit, refuses to comment on Ken Bae

Rodman visit reinforces Kim Jong Un's cult of personality, says expert

Rodman defends DPRK visit, refuses to comment on Ken Bae
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 7, 2014
Kim Jong Un’s aunt likely committed suicide – former sushi chef

Kim Jong Un’s aunt likely committed suicide – former sushi chef

Suspicion of suicide comes amid media reports on death of Kim Kyong Hui

Kim Jong Un’s aunt likely committed suicide – former sushi chef
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 6, 2014
Kim Jong Un’s New Year Address galvanizes North Korean Industry

Kim Jong Un’s New Year Address galvanizes North Korean Industry

Surge in production comes just days after Kim's speech – Korea Central TV

Kim Jong Un’s New Year Address galvanizes North Korean Industry
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 6, 2014
Dennis Rodman arrives in Pyongyang with ex-NBA delegation

Dennis Rodman arrives in Pyongyang with ex-NBA delegation

Rodman and entourage of former NBA stars touch down in Pyongyang for basketball diplomacy

Dennis Rodman arrives in Pyongyang with ex-NBA delegation
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 6, 2014
Rumor Jang Song Thaek was killed by hungry dogs re-emerges

Rumor Jang Song Thaek was killed by hungry dogs re-emerges

Experts have mixed views on credibility of story

Rumor Jang Song Thaek was killed by hungry dogs re-emerges
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 3, 2014
Paddy Power pulls out of Rodman North Korea NBA Event

Paddy Power pulls out of Rodman North Korea NBA Event

Criticism of event timing leads to sponsor pull out

Paddy Power pulls out of Rodman North Korea NBA Event
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich December 24, 2013
Jang executed due to role in mineral and coal deals – NIS

Jang executed due to role in mineral and coal deals – NIS

“There had been friction building up among the agencies of power in North Korea"

Jang executed due to role in mineral and coal deals – NIS
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 23, 2013
Via fax, North Korea threatens to attack South Korea

Via fax, North Korea threatens to attack South Korea

South Korea responds by promising "resolute punishment"

Via fax, North Korea threatens to attack South Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 20, 2013
Mixed views on timing of Rodman “basketball diplomacy” trip

Mixed views on timing of Rodman “basketball diplomacy” trip

"This is just self-indulgence by both sides. The rest is delusion" - British expert

Mixed views on timing of Rodman “basketball diplomacy” trip
Kang Tae-jun
Kang Tae-jun December 19, 2013
Paper: Asylum-seeking Jang aide questioned in China

Paper: Asylum-seeking Jang aide questioned in China

Information about possible provocation may have come from aide in question

Paper: Asylum-seeking Jang aide questioned in China
Kang Tae-jun
Kang Tae-jun December 18, 2013