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South Korea’s ruling party wins landslide majority in boost for President Moon

South Korea’s ruling party wins landslide majority in boost for President Moon

Democratic Party, which supports further engagement with North Korea, has won 180 seats in National Assembly

South Korea’s ruling party wins landslide majority in boost for President Moon
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 15, 2020
In first, Kim Jong Un a no-show at annual “Day of the Sun” commemorations

In first, Kim Jong Un a no-show at annual “Day of the Sun” commemorations

North Korean leader conspicuously absent as officials pay tribute to country's founding President

In first, Kim Jong Un a no-show at annual “Day of the Sun” commemorations
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 15, 2020
South Korea’s ruling party on course to win legislative elections: exit polls

South Korea’s ruling party on course to win legislative elections: exit polls

South's Democratic party has pursued a policy of engagement and reconciliation with North Korea

South Korea’s ruling party on course to win legislative elections: exit polls
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 15, 2020
Why North Korea may have, quietly, scrapped its last five-year economic plan

Why North Korea may have, quietly, scrapped its last five-year economic plan

With sanctions relief unlikely and a "break-through battle" ahead, Kim Jong Un is shifting gears

Why North Korea may have, quietly, scrapped its last five-year economic plan
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek April 15, 2020
Kim Jong Un sends $2 million in educational funds to Korean children in Japan

Kim Jong Un sends $2 million in educational funds to Korean children in Japan

Subsidies to go towards schools run by the pro-North General Association of Korean Residents in Japan

Kim Jong Un sends $2 million in educational funds to Korean children in Japan
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 14, 2020
North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly meets: new laws and notable promotions
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North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly meets: new laws and notable promotions

The rubber-stamp parliament's first session this year saw officials approve three new laws

North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly meets: new laws and notable promotions
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser April 13, 2020
North Korean Cabinet officials accused of “serious mistakes” last year: KCNA

North Korean Cabinet officials accused of “serious mistakes” last year: KCNA

At parliamentary session, top technocrats urged to ensure "unified guidance" in state management of the economy

North Korean Cabinet officials accused of “serious mistakes” last year: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 12, 2020
North Korea lays out budget plans, personnel changes at parliamentary meeting

North Korea lays out budget plans, personnel changes at parliamentary meeting

Lawmakers agree to spend 47.8% of state budget on economy, 15.9% on national defense

North Korea lays out budget plans, personnel changes at parliamentary meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim April 12, 2020
Kim Jong Un hails North Korean military’s readiness at air force drill

Kim Jong Un hails North Korean military’s readiness at air force drill

Fighter jet exercises at base north of Pyongyang come one year after similar Kim visit

Kim Jong Un hails North Korean military’s readiness at air force drill
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 11, 2020
North Korea’s Politburo discusses “danger” from COVID-19, promotes officials

North Korea’s Politburo discusses “danger” from COVID-19, promotes officials

Meeting comes ahead of planned parliamentary session, originally set to take place on Friday

North Korea’s Politburo discusses “danger” from COVID-19, promotes officials
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 11, 2020