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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
North Korea changes its maritime law amid increased fishing, casualties
North Korea is addressing safety issues and becoming increasingly transparent about changes to the maritime law
North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters
The meeting's main focus was COVID-19, but it appears a number of promotions were made as well
Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military
Seating arrangements at recent high-profile political meetings suggest the military's growing influence in North Korea
