About the author
More articles by 'Martin Weiser'
North Korean holiday events offer latest view of top echelons of power
Kim Jong Un’s inner circle appears mostly consistent this year, but big questions surround fate of top military official
North Korea’s ICBM cover-up isn’t first time country has tried to hide failures
Attempt to market failed long-range missile test as success follows similar efforts for smaller missile in 2016
North Korea’s merry-go-round of officials leads to false alarms about purges
Disappearance of top officials led to speculation about executions, only for those officials to return in new roles
How North Korea’s new patent laws could drive economic growth
First intellectual property rights overhaul in 8 years likely seeks to spur innovation and attract foreign talent
Seemingly boring budget meeting offers clues about developments in North Korea
Market fees could become important revenue source amid trade restart, while empty chair hints at leadership changes
Timeline: How North Korean propaganda dialed back focus on Kim Jong Un in 2021
More erratic messaging appears to reflect upheavals in propaganda leadership, as notable changes decline in second half
Promotions at party meeting reinforce North Korea’s focus on economic challenges
State media reported 45 promotions that broadly align with the country’s policy directions, albeit with some exceptions
North Korea creates new foodstuff ministry as it hastens to address food crisis
Evidence suggests DPRK may have reorganized ministries last year to deal with consequences of COVID border restrictions
Kim Yo Jong almost certainly wasn’t promoted, but she may be soon
While likely due to family ties, her position at key event last week also hinted at her current and future roles
North Korean insurance data points to small business growth despite pandemic
Data from five insurers suggests they’re weathering the downturn and that the economy has declined less than thought
