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Supreme People’s Assembly, explained: Why North Korea is on the political move

Supreme People’s Assembly, explained: Why North Korea is on the political move

The legislative meeting will kick-off the five-year plan discussed at Pyongyang’s Party Congress

Supreme People’s Assembly, explained: Why North Korea is on the political move
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung January 14, 2021
‘Top-class idiots’: Why a demoted Kim Yo Jong still has the power to slam Seoul

‘Top-class idiots’: Why a demoted Kim Yo Jong still has the power to slam Seoul

One day, Kim Yo Jong is demoted. The next, she’s speaking for all of the DPRK as the state’s foreign policy mouthpiece.

‘Top-class idiots’: Why a demoted Kim Yo Jong still has the power to slam Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 14, 2021
North Korea rehearses military parade on Wednesday after Kim Yo Jong’s warning

North Korea rehearses military parade on Wednesday after Kim Yo Jong’s warning

Kim Jong Un also attended a concert while others convened for post-Party Congress ‘workshop’

North Korea rehearses military parade on Wednesday after Kim Yo Jong’s warning
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 13, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s latest military plans go far beyond nuclear weapons
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Kim Jong Un’s latest military plans go far beyond nuclear weapons

At the Eighth Party Congress, the North Korean leader also spoke of submarines, satellites and more

Kim Jong Un’s latest military plans go far beyond nuclear weapons
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 13, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s grave-robbing promotion is his biggest mistake yet
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Kim Jong Un’s grave-robbing promotion is his biggest mistake yet

The North Korean leader is committing ideological heresy by taking Kim Jong Il’s general secretary position

Kim Jong Un’s grave-robbing promotion is his biggest mistake yet
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy January 12, 2021
Party Congress over: Kim Yo Jong insults Seoul and talks military parade rumors

Party Congress over: Kim Yo Jong insults Seoul and talks military parade rumors

Kim Yo Jong accused South Korea of having "nothing better to do" than watch for a Pyongyang military parade

Party Congress over: Kim Yo Jong insults Seoul and talks military parade rumors
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis January 12, 2021
Full recap: North Korea reshuffles key leadership roles at Eighth Party Congress
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Full recap: North Korea reshuffles key leadership roles at Eighth Party Congress

Kim Jong Un got a new title, Kim Yo Jong was demoted and the Politburo focused on economic experts

Full recap: North Korea reshuffles key leadership roles at Eighth Party Congress
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser January 12, 2021
The Eighth Party Congress and the future of North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 165
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The Eighth Party Congress and the future of North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 165

NK Pro contributing analysts and NK News staff discuss the DPRK economy, WMDs, foreign relations and more

The Eighth Party Congress and the future of North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 165
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot January 12, 2021
Kim Jong Un hints at an even stronger crusade against political ‘abuse of power’

Kim Jong Un hints at an even stronger crusade against political ‘abuse of power’

Experts say that the DPRK leader’s complaints foreshadow more crackdowns on bribes and other misconduct in the future

Kim Jong Un hints at an even stronger crusade against political ‘abuse of power’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 12, 2021
Kim Jong Un absent as officials talk military, science plans at Party Congress

Kim Jong Un absent as officials talk military, science plans at Party Congress

Leaders ironed out finer details about future agriculture, science, defense capabilities and industry plans

Kim Jong Un absent as officials talk military, science plans at Party Congress
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis | Won-Gi Jung January 11, 2021