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Ri Son Gwon’s demotion teases major leadership changes at Party Congress
It’s becoming increasingly clear that major leadership changes will be finalized at the Jan. 2020 Eighth Party Congress
North Korea made a big political change by demoting its state security minister
The demotion of Jong Kyong Thaek points to even larger internal changes within DPRK leadership
Executive Policy Council: Kim Jong Un strengthens party institutions yet again
Changes to North Korea’s Executive Policy Council mark a fundamental shift in how the Workers’ Party of Korea operates
North Korean insurance company data quietly signals economic recovery
Data from five insurance firms all show big improvement to performance, with one even reversing a bad downturn
Leadership changes and odd scheduling tease North Korea’s next party congress
State media revealed several demotions among top leadership and scheduled a major party congress for Jan. 2021
Promoted or demoted? Major North Korean leadership changes and what they mean
North Korea's Politburo has met with unprecedented frequency this year, with at least four meetings held since June
Leadership shuffle? Top DPRK official possibly moved to economy-focused gig
Ri Man Gon, former head of North Korea's OGD, seems to be in a new position after a possible demotion
Why Lee In-young may be the most vocal and successful unification minister yet
Lee's unification ministry will likely play a stronger, more active role in inter-Korean relations
Why the world shouldn’t dismiss North Korea’s COVID-19 vaccine trials
North Korea's increased investment and emphasis on research means COVID-19 clinical trials might actually be underway
North Korean insurance company data gives unprecedented peek into DPRK economy
National insurer is facing growing competition from new, small companies
