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December 23, 2024

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Kim Jong Un visits ‘model’ chicken farm, orders similar one be built within year

Kim Jong Un visits ‘model’ chicken farm, orders similar one be built within year

Kim, who was accompanied by his daughter, previously called poultry industry backward and in dire need of upgrades

Kim Jong Un visits ‘model’ chicken farm, orders similar one be built within year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 8, 2024
A statistical mirage? Scrutinizing North Korea’s claims of economic resurgence
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A statistical mirage? Scrutinizing North Korea’s claims of economic resurgence

While likely inaccurate, figures showing 12% annual growth may reflect country’s trajectory as it recovers from pandemic

A statistical mirage? Scrutinizing North Korea’s claims of economic resurgence
Peter Ward
Peter Ward January 5, 2024
South Korea to dissolve foundation in charge of inter-Korean industrial park

South Korea to dissolve foundation in charge of inter-Korean industrial park

Seoul cites cost of operating foundation and unauthorized North Korean activity at Kaesong complex closed since 2016

South Korea to dissolve foundation in charge of inter-Korean industrial park
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy January 4, 2024
North Korea offers sneak peek at new skyscraper streets set to open soon

North Korea offers sneak peek at new skyscraper streets set to open soon

State TV airs first photos of projects in capital and celebrates them as major successes despite being unfinished

North Korea offers sneak peek at new skyscraper streets set to open soon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 4, 2024
Kim Jong Un looks to shakeup state policy with sweeping reshuffle of officials
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Kim Jong Un looks to shakeup state policy with sweeping reshuffle of officials

Promotion of over 40 people likely to support military line and rejection of unification, as 3 demoted officials return

Kim Jong Un looks to shakeup state policy with sweeping reshuffle of officials
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser January 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects agricultural drones, tractors at farm machine expo

Kim Jong Un inspects agricultural drones, tractors at farm machine expo

North Korean leader called for review of industry’s production capacity as imported Chinese tractors remain dominant

Kim Jong Un inspects agricultural drones, tractors at farm machine expo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 3, 2024
Timeline: From North Korea’s ICBM launch to major year-end party plenum
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Timeline: From North Korea’s ICBM launch to major year-end party plenum

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31

Timeline: From North Korea’s ICBM launch to major year-end party plenum
NK Pro
NK Pro January 2, 2024
North Korea in December 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in December 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

North Korea in December 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro January 2, 2024
What to make of North Korea’s upbeat plenum on its big plans for 2024
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What to make of North Korea’s upbeat plenum on its big plans for 2024

Pyongyang ditched goal of unification and braced for conflict, while celebrating progress in military and economy

What to make of North Korea’s upbeat plenum on its big plans for 2024
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 1, 2024
Kim Jong Un appears to reward top officials with luxury Mercedes cars

Kim Jong Un appears to reward top officials with luxury Mercedes cars

North Korean leader’s inner circle seen driving new vehicles after his own fleet recently upgraded

Kim Jong Un appears to reward top officials with luxury Mercedes cars
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 29, 2023
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