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North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim

North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim

During ongoing party plenum, Kim also talked about solving food supply issues and “stabilizing” living conditions

North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 17, 2021
North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021 

North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021 

On second day of party plenum, officials reportedly split into groups to find “scientific, realistic measures”

North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 16, 2021
Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off

Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off

Kim Jong Un concedes food situation outlook is 'tense', but says economic output has grown overall since last year

Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off
Price spike: Shampoo now selling for $200 in Pyongyang, bananas for $45

Price spike: Shampoo now selling for $200 in Pyongyang, bananas for $45

Imported items selling for up to 10 times higher than normal, raising fears of disrupted supply chains

Price spike: Shampoo now selling for $200 in Pyongyang, bananas for $45
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 15, 2021
FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book
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FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book

New revisions may provide hints at the direction Kim Jong Un is taking the country

FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 14, 2021
North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages
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North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages

North Korean power exports to China thought to have low impact on nationwide grid, but local areas could be impacted

North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 11, 2021
Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?

Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?

Experts weigh in on meaning of first secretary position, views on unification and erasure of Kim family names

Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 11, 2021
Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules
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Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules

NK Pro has reviewed and translated sections of primary documents

Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 10, 2021
Why new housing in Pyongyang is a survival strategy for Kim Jong Un
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Why new housing in Pyongyang is a survival strategy for Kim Jong Un

The DPRK may not return to negotiations so long as Kim feels he can project strength through adversity at home

Why new housing in Pyongyang is a survival strategy for Kim Jong Un
Sangsoo Lee
Sangsoo Lee June 10, 2021
Kim Jong Un promises economic ‘stabilization’ at meeting of party officials

Kim Jong Un promises economic ‘stabilization’ at meeting of party officials

North Korean leader reportedly led "consultative meeting" with top central, provincial officials ahead of party plenum

Kim Jong Un promises economic ‘stabilization’ at meeting of party officials
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 7, 2021
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