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North Korea talks new economic plan and military on day two of Party Congress

North Korea talks new economic plan and military on day two of Party Congress

State media lacked details on Thursday, signaling a heightened level of secrecy compared to 2016, experts say

North Korea talks new economic plan and military on day two of Party Congress
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2021
Kim Jong Un gives rare speech at first North Korean Party Congress in years

Kim Jong Un gives rare speech at first North Korean Party Congress in years

Kim spoke on the country’s “underachieved” economic plan for a massive political event that will take several days

Kim Jong Un gives rare speech at first North Korean Party Congress in years
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Kelly Kasulis January 5, 2021
South Korea holds out hope for a major shout-out at North Korea’s Party Congress

South Korea holds out hope for a major shout-out at North Korea’s Party Congress

Experts say that Kim Jong Un will inevitably bring up his Seoul counterparts, but will keep the message very vague

South Korea holds out hope for a major shout-out at North Korea’s Party Congress
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 4, 2021
North Korea in Dec. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in Dec. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Dec. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020

North Korea in Dec. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro January 1, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s nixed New Years speech shows just how stressed he really is
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Kim Jong Un’s nixed New Years speech shows just how stressed he really is

After an isolated year mired by economic hardship, the North Korean leader couldn’t be bothered with ceremonious remarks

Kim Jong Un’s nixed New Years speech shows just how stressed he really is
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 1, 2021
Why Kim Jong Un ditched the classic New Years speech and penned a tender letter

Why Kim Jong Un ditched the classic New Years speech and penned a tender letter

Experts believe the North Korean leader has little to say after his country suffered a remarkably hard year

Why Kim Jong Un ditched the classic New Years speech and penned a tender letter
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 1, 2021
Kim Jong Un pens ‘heartfelt’ New Years letter, gives no sign of hallmark speech

Kim Jong Un pens ‘heartfelt’ New Years letter, gives no sign of hallmark speech

Kim Jong Un thanks his people for trusting his party during 'difficult times'

Kim Jong Un pens ‘heartfelt’ New Years letter, gives no sign of hallmark speech
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 31, 2020
Timeline: From the 80-day battle’s end to the controversial leaflet ban
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Timeline: From the 80-day battle’s end to the controversial leaflet ban

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 - Dec. 31

Timeline: From the 80-day battle’s end to the controversial leaflet ban
NK Pro
NK Pro December 31, 2020
Moon is on a race to North Korea’s good side, but he probably won’t win in 2021
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Moon is on a race to North Korea’s good side, but he probably won’t win in 2021

In the twilight of his term, South Korea’s president faces a long line of hurdles and has few remaining cards to play

Moon is on a race to North Korea’s good side, but he probably won’t win in 2021
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 31, 2020
Timeline: How North Korean propaganda hyped Kim Jong Un in 2020
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Timeline: How North Korean propaganda hyped Kim Jong Un in 2020

DPRK propaganda in 2020 spoke to Kim Jong Un’s growing cult of personality and changing leadership style

Timeline: How North Korean propaganda hyped Kim Jong Un in 2020
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser December 30, 2020