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Promoted or demoted? Major North Korean leadership changes and what they mean
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Promoted or demoted? Major North Korean leadership changes and what they mean

North Korea's Politburo has met with unprecedented frequency this year, with at least four meetings held since June

Promoted or demoted? Major North Korean leadership changes and what they mean
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser August 17, 2020
Leadership shuffle? Top DPRK official possibly moved to economy-focused gig
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Leadership shuffle? Top DPRK official possibly moved to economy-focused gig

Ri Man Gon, former head of North Korea's OGD, seems to be in a new position after a possible demotion

Leadership shuffle? Top DPRK official possibly moved to economy-focused gig
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser August 14, 2020
Where’s Kim Yo Jong? North Korean leader’s sister not seen at key meeting

Where’s Kim Yo Jong? North Korean leader’s sister not seen at key meeting

Kim attended previous three Politburo meetings since returning to her spot as alternate member in April

Where’s Kim Yo Jong? North Korean leader’s sister not seen at key meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 14, 2020
Kaesong lockdown lifted at North Korean Politburo meeting led by Kim Jong Un

Kaesong lockdown lifted at North Korean Politburo meeting led by Kim Jong Un

Flood response measures and a shakeup in top leadership positions were also discussed at the Pyongyang meeting

Kaesong lockdown lifted at North Korean Politburo meeting led by Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 13, 2020
Gathering held in locked-down North Korean city as aid arrives from Pyongyang

Gathering held in locked-down North Korean city as aid arrives from Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un ordered aid in a special meeting his week, as state media still yet to report any confirmed COVID-19 cases

Gathering held in locked-down North Korean city as aid arrives from Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 8, 2020
North Korean leader visits site of major flood damage after days of storms

North Korean leader visits site of major flood damage after days of storms

Hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed in one county south of Pyongyang, state media reports

North Korean leader visits site of major flood damage after days of storms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 6, 2020
In new aid order, Kim Jong Un signals extended lockdown in Kaesong over COVID-19

In new aid order, Kim Jong Un signals extended lockdown in Kaesong over COVID-19

North Korean leader also raised party personnel issues in meeting of top officials on Wednesday

In new aid order, Kim Jong Un signals extended lockdown in Kaesong over COVID-19
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 5, 2020
Timeline: From multiple Kim Jong Un appearances to defector ‘suspected’ of COVID
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Timeline: From multiple Kim Jong Un appearances to defector ‘suspected’ of COVID

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31

Timeline: From multiple Kim Jong Un appearances to defector ‘suspected’ of COVID
NK Pro
NK Pro August 4, 2020
Why Lee In-young may be the most vocal and successful unification minister yet
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Why Lee In-young may be the most vocal and successful unification minister yet

Lee's unification ministry will likely play a stronger, more active role in inter-Korean relations

Why Lee In-young may be the most vocal and successful unification minister yet
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser August 4, 2020
North Korea in July 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in July 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between July 1 and July 31

North Korea in July 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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NK Pro August 3, 2020