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Why reports of Kim Jong Un’s untimely death turned out to be greatly exaggerated

Why reports of Kim Jong Un’s untimely death turned out to be greatly exaggerated

Something may have happened to the North Korean leader, but the media has failed to learn from past mistakes

Why reports of Kim Jong Un’s untimely death turned out to be greatly exaggerated
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov May 2, 2020
Leadership, guns, and money in North Korea: what happens if Kim Jong Un goes

Leadership, guns, and money in North Korea: what happens if Kim Jong Un goes

Despite claims to the contrary, the country has a formal process in place if the leader is no longer around

Leadership, guns, and money in North Korea: what happens if Kim Jong Un goes
Daniel Pinkston
Daniel Pinkston April 30, 2020
Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits

Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits

Among those from various countries who are approved, some encounter issues including lengthy interviews at the border

Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits
U.S. “closely” watching North Korea for famine, COVID-19: Pompeo

U.S. “closely” watching North Korea for famine, COVID-19: Pompeo

Secretary of State's comments come amid DPRK claims of no coronavirus cases, UN warnings of food insecurity in the North

U.S. “closely” watching North Korea for famine, COVID-19: Pompeo
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 29, 2020
Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo
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Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo

Imagery also shows New Yalu River Bridge’s likely customs complex growing, more homes demolished and rebuilt

Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 29, 2020
Sino-DPRK border city of Dandong tentatively relaxes COVID-19 measures

Sino-DPRK border city of Dandong tentatively relaxes COVID-19 measures

Dandong begins re-opening of service industry amid concerns of “second wave” from neighboring Heilongjiang province

Sino-DPRK border city of Dandong tentatively relaxes COVID-19 measures
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 29, 2020
Collision in Korea: Pyongyang’s historic socialism and spandex spectacular

Collision in Korea: Pyongyang’s historic socialism and spandex spectacular

25 years ago, North Korea set a new world record for the largest pro wrestling attendance ever that still stands today

Collision in Korea: Pyongyang’s historic socialism and spandex spectacular
Nick Hall
Nick Hall April 29, 2020
China reports minuscule levels of food exports to North Korea in March
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China reports minuscule levels of food exports to North Korea in March

New customs data follows reports of panic buying in Pyongyang supermarkets

China reports minuscule levels of food exports to North Korea in March
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 29, 2020
KP or KR? Typos land countries in hot water for breaching North Korea sanctions

KP or KR? Typos land countries in hot water for breaching North Korea sanctions

Some countries suspected of violating DPRK trade sanctions may simply have listed wrong Korea in their customs data

KP or KR? Typos land countries in hot water for breaching North Korea sanctions
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 28, 2020
Trump says he has a “good idea” about Kim Jong Un’s health, but can’t say more

Trump says he has a “good idea” about Kim Jong Un’s health, but can’t say more

U.S. President says he wishes DPRK leader well as health rumors mount

Trump says he has a “good idea” about Kim Jong Un’s health, but can’t say more
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 27, 2020