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A return to byungjin? Signals from North Korean state media
Unusual emphasis of defense industry suggests DPRK may go back to simultaneous defense-economic development
September 6, 2019
Contextualizing North Korea’s August 2019 constitutional revision
The latest DPRK constitutional revision reinstates at least some of Kim Il Sung’s powers as “DPRK president”
August 30, 2019
North Korea’s fall 2019 parliamentary session: what to expect
Second SPA meeting this year likely to deal with smaller-scale issues and personnel shuffles than opening April session
August 28, 2019
Interpreting North Korea’s criticism of the U.S. in latest official, media commentaries
Shift in North Korea’s criticism from South Korea to the U.S. seems to be a tactical move prior to talks resumption
August 22, 2019
North Korean leadership appearances in July: Kim Jong Un dials up the pressure
The DPRK leader stepped-up military visits as Pak Pong Ju returned to regular economic inspections
August 9, 2019
State media coverage of North Korea’s August 6 missile launches: key takeaways
KCNA stresses technological perfection and leadership support for weapons programs
August 7, 2019
North Korean foreign ministry criticism of U.S.-ROK drills: why it’s significant
DPRK expresses continued interest in diplomacy, but warns of weapons development and deployment
August 6, 2019
North Korean media coverage of July 31 “artillery” launches: what was notable
Unusual emphasis on “modernization” and “ground military operations” suggests plans to bolster artillery
August 1, 2019
North Korean coverage of Thursday’s missile launches: key takeaways
Language in state media suggests Pyongyang may continue to engage in high-profile shows-of-force
July 26, 2019
Putting North Korea’s post-Panmunjom meeting actions into context
Thursday's missile test is part of a broader shift towards a hardening stance
July 25, 2019
