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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
Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Visitors to Wonsan mansion have frequently cited North Korean leader's water sports habits

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko 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
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 do so many people believe Kim Jong Un holds absolute power?
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Why do so many people believe Kim Jong Un holds absolute power?

The evidence suggests he does not rule alone

Why do so many people believe Kim Jong Un holds absolute power?
Thomas Schäfer
Thomas Schäfer June 8, 2021
Kim Jong Un looks thinner, and intelligence agencies are likely paying attention

Kim Jong Un looks thinner, and intelligence agencies are likely paying attention

The apparent weight loss comes after rumors of ill-health in recent years

Kim Jong Un looks thinner, and intelligence agencies are likely paying attention
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 8, 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
What Kim Jong Un wants from his local political leaders
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What Kim Jong Un wants from his local political leaders

A rhetorical splitting of hairs reveals deeper shifts away from the personality cult of the Kim family

What Kim Jong Un wants from his local political leaders
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser June 7, 2021
Kim Jong Un reappears at politburo meeting, calls ‘urgent’ party event next week

Kim Jong Un reappears at politburo meeting, calls ‘urgent’ party event next week

North Korean leadership must urgently meet to resolve numerous issues the country faces in the pandemic era, Kim says

Kim Jong Un reappears at politburo meeting, calls ‘urgent’ party event next week
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 4, 2021