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Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet
North Korea also honors workers who sacrifice ‘enjoyment’ for country’s development at Sept. 9 National Day banquet
September 9, 2022
North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un
Kim cites cold weather virus risks in speech, while also promising large economic growth by 2025 at assembly session
September 9, 2022
Kim Jong Un says he will ‘never give up’ nuclear weapons, rejects future talks
North Korea reveals new nuclear doctrine that says it may launch nuclear strike in response to ‘non-nuclear’ attacks
September 9, 2022
Illuminated jets seen above Pyongyang in late-night flyover
State media has hinted at possible 'celebrations' this week, though a large-scale military parade unlikely
September 9, 2022
Stage set for big event on North Korea’s National Day, but parade unlikely
Source says stages and screens installed in central Pyongyang, while Kim could make speech at parliamentary session
September 8, 2022
North Korea builds new aviation clubs to boost military, drone program: Analysis
Clubs under construction in major cities teach remote plane piloting and skydiving, acting as military recruitment tool
September 7, 2022
Kim Jong Un guides disaster prevention meeting as typhoon brings heavy rains
Two-day gathering appears to focus on overall state policies rather than storm, but state media report short on details
September 6, 2022
North Korea appears to test rocket engine at main spaceport: Imagery
Vegetation die-off visible at Sohae vertical engine test stand this week, amid signs of new upgrades at launchpad
September 2, 2022
North Korean paramilitary leaders gather for training amid ‘constant’ war threat
Top official says civil defense force needs to modernize and improve command structure at two-day meeting
August 31, 2022
New smartphones appear in North Koreans’ hands for first time in years
Models with more advanced cameras likely imported from China despite sanctions in effort to appeal to consumers
August 30, 2022
