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North Korea to send only low-level envoy for UN General Assembly meetings

North Korea to send only low-level envoy for UN General Assembly meetings

DPRK is "dealing with too much internally" to send its Kim Jong Un or other top-tier officials, expert says

North Korea to send only low-level envoy for UN General Assembly meetings
James Reinl September 6, 2020
Over 1,000 dwellings destroyed due to typhoon in North Korea, Kim Jong Un learns

Over 1,000 dwellings destroyed due to typhoon in North Korea, Kim Jong Un learns

Kim Jong Un conducts inspection of typhoon-stricken Hamgyong provinces

Over 1,000 dwellings destroyed due to typhoon in North Korea, Kim Jong Un learns
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 5, 2020
‘Dozens’ of typhoon casualties in North Korean city blamed on local officials

‘Dozens’ of typhoon casualties in North Korean city blamed on local officials

Wonsan and Kangwon officials to see "strong punishment" after meeting chaired by Central Committee authorities

‘Dozens’ of typhoon casualties in North Korean city blamed on local officials
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 4, 2020
Why China censored Kim Jong Un coma rumors and staged a lag on false information
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Why China censored Kim Jong Un coma rumors and staged a lag on false information

Beijing's censorship might be a good faith effort in stopping rumors — or it might be an attempt to cover something up

Why China censored Kim Jong Un coma rumors and staged a lag on false information
John Petrushka
John Petrushka September 3, 2020
North Korea in Aug. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in Aug. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in Aug. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro September 2, 2020
Timeline: From North Korean floods to another round of Kim Jong Un health rumors
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Timeline: From North Korean floods to another round of Kim Jong Un health rumors

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31

Timeline: From North Korean floods to another round of Kim Jong Un health rumors
NK Pro
NK Pro September 1, 2020
Why 2020 is Kim Jong Un’s most challenging year yet
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Why 2020 is Kim Jong Un’s most challenging year yet

Sanctions, border closures, COVID-19 and terrible weather are all snowballing into serious problems for the DPRK

Why 2020 is Kim Jong Un’s most challenging year yet
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 31, 2020
Little to no mention of North Korea during US Republican National Convention

Little to no mention of North Korea during US Republican National Convention

After touting North Korea as a major victory in 2018, Trump fails to mention the DPRK even once in his final RNC speech

Little to no mention of North Korea during US Republican National Convention
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis August 28, 2020
Kim Jong Un relieved by absence of major typhoon damage, inspection visit shows

Kim Jong Un relieved by absence of major typhoon damage, inspection visit shows

Kim Jong Un also praises DPRK's crisis control system for showing signs of "remarkable improvement"

Kim Jong Un relieved by absence of major typhoon damage, inspection visit shows
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 27, 2020
Bad omen: How storms, COVID-19 and the US vote will impact inter-Korea relations
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Bad omen: How storms, COVID-19 and the US vote will impact inter-Korea relations

Damaging typhoons and the U.S. elections may be an opportunity for Pyongyang and Seoul to connect — or to drift apart

Bad omen: How storms, COVID-19 and the US vote will impact inter-Korea relations
Christopher Green
Christopher Green August 27, 2020