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Kim Jong Un’s private ‘floating amusement park’ appears headed for Wonsan villa
News

Kim Jong Un’s private ‘floating amusement park’ appears headed for Wonsan villa

Luxury yacht has in the past been good indicator of North Korean leader’s whereabouts

Kim Jong Un’s private ‘floating amusement park’ appears headed for Wonsan villa
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 25, 2021
Dozens of highrises sprout up in Pyongyang as Kim Jong Un’s June deadline looms
News

Dozens of highrises sprout up in Pyongyang as Kim Jong Un’s June deadline looms

State media suggests rapid progress, but recent failures to finish ambitious projects cast doubt on timely completion

Dozens of highrises sprout up in Pyongyang as Kim Jong Un’s June deadline looms
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 21, 2021
New DPRK border security and infrastructure revealed by satellite imagery
Analysis

New DPRK border security and infrastructure revealed by satellite imagery

On border with China, North Korea’s Sinuiju recently enhanced security but also accelerated work to restart trade

New DPRK border security and infrastructure revealed by satellite imagery
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 18, 2021
North Korea continues to claw back control from the private economy
Analysis

North Korea continues to claw back control from the private economy

After flirting with reformism, Kim Jong Un appears eager to return to central planning

North Korea continues to claw back control from the private economy
Peter WardPeter Ward May 17, 2021
How the North Korean dinner table transformed under Kim Jong Un
Analysis

How the North Korean dinner table transformed under Kim Jong Un

Demand for meat in the country suggests an increasingly sophisticated food economy

How the North Korean dinner table transformed under Kim Jong Un
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov May 14, 2021
New activity at Kim Jong Un’s private beach may signal visit to east coast
News

New activity at Kim Jong Un’s private beach may signal visit to east coast

A military submarine base up the coast in Sinpho also saw renewed activity this week

New activity at Kim Jong Un’s private beach may signal visit to east coast
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 11, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s battle with teen spirit, foreign media and bureaucracy goes public
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s battle with teen spirit, foreign media and bureaucracy goes public

Kim is no longer airing out his social concerns to just his close cadres or the party faithful

Kim Jong Un’s battle with teen spirit, foreign media and bureaucracy goes public
Peter WardPeter Ward May 4, 2021
Biden’s North Korea policy review and what it means – NKNews Podcast Ep. 181
North Korea News Podcast

Biden’s North Korea policy review and what it means – NKNews Podcast Ep. 181

In this roundtable podcast, the NK News team discusses leaflets, culture crackdowns and the U.S. policy review

Biden’s North Korea policy review and what it means – NKNews Podcast Ep. 181
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot May 4, 2021
North Korea in April 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in April 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021

North Korea in April 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro May 3, 2021
Timeline: From Kim Jong Un’s famine reference to a signed cost-sharing deal
Analysis

Timeline: From Kim Jong Un’s famine reference to a signed cost-sharing deal

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 to April 30

Timeline: From Kim Jong Un’s famine reference to a signed cost-sharing deal
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