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‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule

‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule

North Korean leader uses clothes both to link self to forbears and assert own identity, while betraying love of luxury

‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule
Joe Smith
Joe Smith October 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un promotes loyalty to his rule with first event on cadre development

Kim Jong Un promotes loyalty to his rule with first event on cadre development

Expert says national meeting appears to be part of expanding efforts to boost North Korean leader’s personality cult

Kim Jong Un promotes loyalty to his rule with first event on cadre development
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 2, 2024
Japan’s new leader, Kim Yo Jong slams Zelensky and advisory on DPRK IT workers
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Japan’s new leader, Kim Yo Jong slams Zelensky and advisory on DPRK IT workers

NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses how Shigeru Ishiba will approach North Korea and warnings about cyberattacks

Japan’s new leader, Kim Yo Jong slams Zelensky and advisory on DPRK IT workers
Kim Jong Un inspects flood recovery in third visit to affected areas since July

Kim Jong Un inspects flood recovery in third visit to affected areas since July

Tour of home reconstruction underlines leader’s push to show concern for victims and divert blame for disaster

Kim Jong Un inspects flood recovery in third visit to affected areas since July
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 30, 2024
How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea

How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea

Shigeru Ishiba has questioned Tokyo’s focus on sanctions at expense of dialogue, despite his reputation as defense hawk

How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 27, 2024
Senate confirms new commander of US forces tasked with deterring North Korea

Senate confirms new commander of US forces tasked with deterring North Korea

Xavier Brunson appointed leader of 28,500 troops in US Forces Korea amid concerns about US commitment to ROK defense

Senate confirms new commander of US forces tasked with deterring North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 26, 2024
North Korea’s new inland missile target range located in wildlife sanctuary
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North Korea’s new inland missile target range located in wildlife sanctuary

NK Pro identifies target of latest missile test in remote northeast, shedding light on claims of precision capabilities

North Korea’s new inland missile target range located in wildlife sanctuary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 25, 2024
Kim Yo Jong claims North Korean satellite detected US submarine’s arrival in ROK

Kim Yo Jong claims North Korean satellite detected US submarine’s arrival in ROK

Leader’s sister slams stopover as ‘frantic’ attempt to showcase strength, vowing to bolster ‘nuclear war deterrent’

Kim Yo Jong claims North Korean satellite detected US submarine’s arrival in ROK
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 25, 2024
Yoon slams calls to abandon unification with North Korea as ‘unconstitutional’

Yoon slams calls to abandon unification with North Korea as ‘unconstitutional’

South Korean president says seeking coexistence between separate Korean states would actually increase security risks

Yoon slams calls to abandon unification with North Korea as ‘unconstitutional’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park September 24, 2024
From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader

From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader

Keum-Suk Gendry Kim discusses far-right anger at her graphic novel and challenges of writing about man she couldn’t meet

From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 20, 2024
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