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The ‘cleanest place’: North Korea revives propaganda touting zero COVID-19 cases

The ‘cleanest place’: North Korea revives propaganda touting zero COVID-19 cases

Pointing to global rise in cases, state media says that the world is “shocked” by the DPRK’s virus-fighting measures

The ‘cleanest place’: North Korea revives propaganda touting zero COVID-19 cases
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 29, 2020
Xi Jinping sent Kim Jong Un a friendly message — yet another bad omen for the US

Xi Jinping sent Kim Jong Un a friendly message — yet another bad omen for the US

China and North Korea continue to grow closer, and experts say this spells a bad future for sanctions enforcement

Xi Jinping sent Kim Jong Un a friendly message — yet another bad omen for the US
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis October 28, 2020
Obama slams Trump, says Biden ‘wouldn’t coddle’ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Obama slams Trump, says Biden ‘wouldn’t coddle’ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Former U.S. president endorses Joe Biden and criticizes Trump for ‘bragging’ about his close ties with Kim Jong Un

Obama slams Trump, says Biden ‘wouldn’t coddle’ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 28, 2020
What’s going on with Kim Jong Un’s close circle of women?

What’s going on with Kim Jong Un’s close circle of women?

Kim Yo Jong seems estranged, Kim Jong Un's wife is still missing and Hyon Song Wol is shining in the spotlight

What’s going on with Kim Jong Un’s close circle of women?
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek October 26, 2020
Trump and Biden duke it out over North Korea at latest presidential debate

Trump and Biden duke it out over North Korea at latest presidential debate

Biden said that Trump met with Kim Jong Un too easily, stating that the US once "had a good relationship with Hitler"

Trump and Biden duke it out over North Korea at latest presidential debate
David Volodzko
David Volodzko October 22, 2020
North Korea’s new foreign minister may switch tactics after the US elections
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North Korea’s new foreign minister may switch tactics after the US elections

The first nine months of Ri Son Gwon’s rule kept up the status quo, but that could change depending on the elections

North Korea’s new foreign minister may switch tactics after the US elections
Arius Derr
Arius Derr October 22, 2020
Expert roundup: Would South Korea’s president prefer Biden or Trump?

Expert roundup: Would South Korea’s president prefer Biden or Trump?

Analysts weigh in on what Seoul is hoping for this November -- and what it should do after the election results come out

Expert roundup: Would South Korea’s president prefer Biden or Trump?
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 22, 2020
Kim Jong Un honors fallen Chinese soldiers in a bid to get closer with Beijing

Kim Jong Un honors fallen Chinese soldiers in a bid to get closer with Beijing

To honor the 70th anniversary of Chinese soldiers entering the Korean War, Kim visited a cemetery and gifted flowers

Kim Jong Un honors fallen Chinese soldiers in a bid to get closer with Beijing
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis October 21, 2020
What North Korea’s October military parade means for US policymakers
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What North Korea’s October military parade means for US policymakers

COVID-19 and sanctions are hurting, but not enough to cause North Korea to strategically change its course

What North Korea’s October military parade means for US policymakers
Markus V. Garlauskas
Markus V. Garlauskas October 19, 2020
Pyongyang General Hospital project misses Kim Jong Un’s ambitious deadline
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Pyongyang General Hospital project misses Kim Jong Un’s ambitious deadline

The North Korean leader previously alluded to construction delays due to the recent spate of natural disasters

Pyongyang General Hospital project misses Kim Jong Un’s ambitious deadline
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 16, 2020