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North Korean website appears to block searches for Kim Jong Un’s daughter
DPRK Today also deleted posts about someone with name Ju Ae in sign leadership sees big role for young girl
North Korea continues crackdown on foreign music, outside information, and porn
Fans of K-pop and other South Korean content continue to risk life imprisonment and hard labor, new law shows
North Korean meeting on food shortages reshuffles farming officials
Agriculture and construction took center stage at latest plenum, which excluded top officials and military commanders
North Korea overhauls laws on drug use, private wealth and rape
Legal changes outline new crimes and punishment but promote leniency for even worst offenders who repent
New military promotions appear to underscore North Korea’s focus on missiles
Recently revealed ICBM units may have new commanders, while Politburo Presidium member a conspicuous no-show at parade
Vast new trove of North Korean laws shines light on developments in country
Texts acquired by ROK spy agency underscore construction push and greatly expand knowledge of legal system
North Korea’s parliament introduces first new speaker in nearly 2 years
Delayed appointment at recent Supreme People’s Assembly session may reflect crisis, while Kim Yo Jong notably absent
North Korea’s silent leadership reshuffle supports push to solve ‘food problem’
Recent plenum promoted cadres with experience in agriculture and industry as DPRK prioritizes living standards in 2023
Kim Jong Un ousts North Korea’s No. 2 military leader in major personnel shakeup
Pak Jong Chon’s removal from top positions hints at dissatisfaction with military units, as over 50 officials reshuffled
Prominent promotions: North Korea’s new generals and ‘hero’ missile transporter
Officials honored after DPRK’s successful long-range missile test gives hints at organizational structure in Pyongyang
