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Kim Jong Un watches death of mentor who backed his rule in new North Korean film

Kim Jong Un watches death of mentor who backed his rule in new North Korean film

Documentary boosting leader’s personality cult features new photos of young Kim and eulogizes late military official

Kim Jong Un watches death of mentor who backed his rule in new North Korean film
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2022
Kim Jong Un orders crackdown on ‘abuse of power’ among North Korean officials

Kim Jong Un orders crackdown on ‘abuse of power’ among North Korean officials

DPRK leader discusses struggle against ‘unsound’ acts with top party secretaries in follow-up to last week’s plenum

Kim Jong Un orders crackdown on ‘abuse of power’ among North Korean officials
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2022
South Korean military detects ‘trails’ likely from North Korean rockets: JCS

South Korean military detects ‘trails’ likely from North Korean rockets: JCS

Joint Chiefs of Staff statement follows local media report that DPRK fired multiple rocket launcher on Sunday morning

South Korean military detects ‘trails’ likely from North Korean rockets: JCS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 12, 2022
North Korea signals US policy shift with new pick for foreign minister: Biegun

North Korea signals US policy shift with new pick for foreign minister: Biegun

Choe Son Hui’s new role indicates DPRK could choose to engage Washington or Seoul but not both, former US official says

North Korea signals US policy shift with new pick for foreign minister: Biegun
Kim Jong Un stresses DPRK’s right to self-defense based on ‘power for power’

Kim Jong Un stresses DPRK’s right to self-defense based on ‘power for power’

At party meeting, North Korean leader taps Choe Son Hui as foreign minister, Ri Son Gwon to lead inter-Korean affairs

Kim Jong Un stresses DPRK’s right to self-defense based on ‘power for power’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 11, 2022
Advocate group demands justice for DPRK defectors allegedly defrauded in scam

Advocate group demands justice for DPRK defectors allegedly defrauded in scam

North Korean refugees unfamiliar with South Korean society are especially susceptible to pyramid schemes, expert says

Advocate group demands justice for DPRK defectors allegedly defrauded in scam
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 10, 2022
‘My final wish’: The North Korea story of beloved TV host Song Hae

‘My final wish’: The North Korea story of beloved TV host Song Hae

Late performer dreamed of performing in his hometown in the DPRK, which he was forced to flee during Korean War

‘My final wish’: The North Korea story of beloved TV host Song Hae
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 10, 2022
Yoon taps diplomat experienced in North Korea issues for UN ambassador

Yoon taps diplomat experienced in North Korea issues for UN ambassador

South Korean president also announced nominees for ambassadorships to China, Russia and Japan this week

Yoon taps diplomat experienced in North Korea issues for UN ambassador
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 9, 2022
US deploys B-1B bombers to Guam as region braces for North Korean nuclear test

US deploys B-1B bombers to Guam as region braces for North Korean nuclear test

Aircraft staged bombing runs over peninsula in past, but expert says deployment may just be part of regular rotation

US deploys B-1B bombers to Guam as region braces for North Korean nuclear test
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung June 9, 2022
France drops treason charges against man accused of spying for Pyongyang

France drops treason charges against man accused of spying for Pyongyang

Benoit Quennedey’s pro-DPRK views and activism caught attention of French security services in 2018

France drops treason charges against man accused of spying for Pyongyang
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell June 9, 2022