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Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
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Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed

A constellation of domestic and external factors have aligned to drive the DPRK’s high-intensity campaign in January

Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 31, 2022
Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs
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Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs

The DPRK continues to reinforce nuclear delivery capabilities and normalize tests with record seventh launch this month

Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 31, 2022
Kim demands farmers halt black market sales and solve ‘critical food problems’

Kim demands farmers halt black market sales and solve ‘critical food problems’

North Korean leader sends lengthy letter to congress of agricultural workers as country fights food shortages

Kim demands farmers halt black market sales and solve ‘critical food problems’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 30, 2022
North Korea amends trade law after boosting imports from China

North Korea amends trade law after boosting imports from China

Leaders of Supreme People’s Assembly also passed law to boost rural construction projects at Friday meeting

North Korea amends trade law after boosting imports from China
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 30, 2022
South Korean presidential hopeful pledges to pursue nuke sharing pact with US

South Korean presidential hopeful pledges to pursue nuke sharing pact with US

Ahn Cheol-soo wades into nuclear debate as North Korea tests record number of missiles in January

South Korean presidential hopeful pledges to pursue nuke sharing pact with US
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 28, 2022
Kim visits ‘major weapon’ factory, orders military base turned into veggie farm

Kim visits ‘major weapon’ factory, orders military base turned into veggie farm

North Korean leader makes first public military factory visit in over 2 years as outmoding of air force bases continues

Kim visits ‘major weapon’ factory, orders military base turned into veggie farm
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat sees unusual leisure boat activity: Imagery
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Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat sees unusual leisure boat activity: Imagery

Kim also built new mansions at the complex last year, in sign that he maintains life of luxury amid shortages

Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat sees unusual leisure boat activity: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 27, 2022
Why North Koreans make the rational choice to accept state repression
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Why North Koreans make the rational choice to accept state repression

The DPRK’s crackdown on foreign media can make ignorance the best option, but it also comes at high cost to the regime

Why North Koreans make the rational choice to accept state repression
Peter Ward
Peter Ward January 25, 2022
The ‘rookie mistakes’ of Trump-Kim diplomacy – NKNews Podcast Ep. 219
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The ‘rookie mistakes’ of Trump-Kim diplomacy – NKNews Podcast Ep. 219

Jenny Town discusses the quandary of North Korean denuclearization and what’s needed to restart US-DPRK talks

The ‘rookie mistakes’ of Trump-Kim diplomacy – NKNews Podcast Ep. 219
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News January 25, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol backs peace treaty and aid for North Korea if it denuclearizes

Yoon Suk-yeol backs peace treaty and aid for North Korea if it denuclearizes

South Korean presidential candidate voices support for dialogue as he outlines defense and foreign policy pledges

Yoon Suk-yeol backs peace treaty and aid for North Korea if it denuclearizes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 24, 2022