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Nine years ago, Kim Jong Un took power. Here’s what changed in 2020.
North Korea underwent several drastic adjustments this year — some of which were state-sponsored, some of which were not
The mystery behind a South Korean presidential candidate executed for collusion
He was executed for ties to North Korea and became a political martyr. But new evidence shakes up the story once again.
After key promotions, Kim Jong Un’s power over North Korea may be diminishing
North Korea recently shattered history & decentralized power by appointing two new marshals to the Korean People’s Army
Lasting impact: What Korea would look like if the ‘Forgotten War’ never happened
The Korean War deepened hostilities between North and South, drastically altering the course of history
Kim Yo Jong as North Korea’s new “party center”? Not so fast
Claims that a secret succession process may be underway must be taken with a pinch of salt
Why it’s time for China to take greater responsibility for North Korea’s future
Much stronger influence from Beijing could reduce the threat from Pyongyang and potentially improve human rights
Back from the dead: when South Korean partisan politics hurts North Korea policy
A recent gaffe by a freshman lawmaker highlights how detached from reality the country's conservatives have become
Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be appointing any new Vice-Marshals any time soon
The North Korean leader has not promoted anyone to the rank since Ri Myong Su in 2016
Three is a magic number: North Korea’s fascination with triplets
Three kids all in one go can be quite a handful - but in the DPRK, two's company, and three's even better
Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020
Rising tensions do not bode well for the North Korean leader — or his people
