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Why North Korea’s top military official may have been quietly demoted once again
Ri Pyong Chol likely expelled from Politburo Presidium, possibly due to issues with arms shipments to Russia
Why North Korea’s United Front Department likely survived anti-unification push
Title and ranking of Ri Son Gwon suggest he still leads a department, despite Seoul’s claims that UFD was downgraded
Plenum leadership reshuffles preview Kim Jong Un’s priorities for new year
North Korean leader named close confidants for economic roles, while absences hinted at policy changes for Trump return
North Korea curtails foreign business rights, reasserting control over economy
Changes to foreign investment law make it harder for outsiders to access DPRK economy through joint ventures
At plenum, Kim Jong Un forces out elderly officials to make way for new blood
North Korean leader could rely on new cadres for years, while other changes signal new line on enforcing social control
Why plans to overhaul North Korean constitution are likely behind election delay
DPRK may aim to install new parliament by August to adopt changes affirming Kim Jong Un’s rejection of reunification
How North Korea’s constitution reflected its claims to rule entire peninsula
Initial claims over ROK territory have since vanished from document, setting up Kim Jong Un’s rejection of unification
What 30K North Korean patents reveal about state efforts to foster innovation
Foreign patents have plunged since Kim Jong Un took power, but the regime is likely pushing researchers to collaborate
Why North Korea’s news agency deleted hundreds of articles from website
Purge of KCNA content appears aimed at expunging references to unification, South Korea and more
Slump in life insurance sector points to unreported COVID deaths in North Korea
Financial data from DPRK’s largest insurer reveals almost 20% decline in premium income in life insurance division
