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Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be naming a successor anytime soon

Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be naming a successor anytime soon

Despite his manifest health issues, the North Korean leader likely knows that doing so could provoke a power struggle

Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be naming a successor anytime soon
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov | Peter Ward May 10, 2020
Chinese President offers North Korea help in fight against COVID-19

Chinese President offers North Korea help in fight against COVID-19

Beijing seeking to "enhance anti-epidemic cooperation" with Pyongyang, Xi Jinping says in verbal message

Chinese President offers North Korea help in fight against COVID-19
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 9, 2020
North Korea’s new ballistic missile support facility at Sil-li: key takeaways
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North Korea’s new ballistic missile support facility at Sil-li: key takeaways

New analysis offers important insights into Pyongyang's potential future missile basing decisions

North Korea’s new ballistic missile support facility at Sil-li: key takeaways
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda May 8, 2020
Kim Jong Un congratulates Chinese leader Xi Jinping on COVID-19 “success”

Kim Jong Un congratulates Chinese leader Xi Jinping on COVID-19 “success”

"Verbal message" comes as Beijing says it has COVID-19 under control, Pyongyang denies having any infections at all

Kim Jong Un congratulates Chinese leader Xi Jinping on COVID-19 “success”
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 7, 2020
View from Jingshan: Kim Jong Un’s rumored health issues spark interest in China
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View from Jingshan: Kim Jong Un’s rumored health issues spark interest in China

Despite some likely censorship, there was still speculation on Kim's health on the other side of the Great Firewall

View from Jingshan: Kim Jong Un’s rumored health issues spark interest in China
John Petrushka
John Petrushka May 7, 2020
Trust, but verify: what the media got right about Kim Jong Un’s health

Trust, but verify: what the media got right about Kim Jong Un’s health

Criticism of recent coverage fails to appreciate the day-to-day realities of reporting on North Korea

Trust, but verify: what the media got right about Kim Jong Un’s health
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 7, 2020
North Korean ambassador to Moscow, senior Russian diplomat hold talks

North Korean ambassador to Moscow, senior Russian diplomat hold talks

Third DPRK-Russia talks this week may mark return to normal diplomatic activity amid COVID-19 pandemic

North Korean ambassador to Moscow, senior Russian diplomat hold talks
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 6, 2020
How North Korean media responds to rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health

How North Korean media responds to rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health

Past cases show DPRK media does not respond to international speculation, but is able to report genuine health issues

How North Korean media responds to rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek May 6, 2020
North Korea may give up some “essential” nuclear weapons: intelligence nominee

North Korea may give up some “essential” nuclear weapons: intelligence nominee

DPRK nuclear threat "cannot be overstated," Director of National Intelligence nominee John L. Ratcliffe says

North Korea may give up some “essential” nuclear weapons: intelligence nominee
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 5, 2020
North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”

North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”

State-run outlets hail Sunchon facilities as a "cutting-edge fort" in the face of foreign pressure

North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 5, 2020