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North Korean first lady Ri Sol Ju reappears following four-month absence

North Korean first lady Ri Sol Ju reappears following four-month absence

Ri Sol Ju had not been seen in public since Sino-DPRK summit in June

North Korean first lady Ri Sol Ju reappears following four-month absence
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 22, 2019
Kim Jong Un visits Mt. Kumgang, denounces former joint project with South: KCNA

Kim Jong Un visits Mt. Kumgang, denounces former joint project with South: KCNA

DPRK leader orders major renovation of former landmark inter-Korean project

Kim Jong Un visits Mt. Kumgang, denounces former joint project with South: KCNA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 22, 2019
The 100th episode bonanza – NKNews Podcast Ep.100
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The 100th episode bonanza – NKNews Podcast Ep.100

Professor Andrei Lankov, host Jacco Zwetsloot, and the NK News team come together for a special roundtable discussion

The 100th episode bonanza – NKNews Podcast Ep.100
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot October 22, 2019
North Korean Cabinet agrees to pursue “radical” changes in education system

North Korean Cabinet agrees to pursue “radical” changes in education system

Extended plenary meeting held to implement orders handed down by Kim Jong Un last month, KCNA reports

North Korean Cabinet agrees to pursue “radical” changes in education system
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 20, 2019
After Kim’s Paektu visit, North Korea strongly hints at looming hard-line move
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After Kim’s Paektu visit, North Korea strongly hints at looming hard-line move

Follow-up media campaign following Kim Jong Un’s mountain trip hints at tough decisions looming

After Kim’s Paektu visit, North Korea strongly hints at looming hard-line move
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 18, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s university emblem revealed, featuring missile and atomic symbols

Kim Jong Un’s university emblem revealed, featuring missile and atomic symbols

Badge for Kim Jong Un National Defense University spotted on graduate’s uniform recently

Kim Jong Un’s university emblem revealed, featuring missile and atomic symbols
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 18, 2019
Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County

Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County

North Korean leader hails Jungphyong Vegetable Greenhouse Farm as a "revolution" in food production

Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 17, 2019
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s impromptu visit to Mount Paektu this week
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What to make of Kim Jong Un’s impromptu visit to Mount Paektu this week

State media reporting was rich in symbolism, projecting the DPRK leader's power and determination

What to make of Kim Jong Un’s impromptu visit to Mount Paektu this week
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 16, 2019
In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

Progress nearing third and final stage, Kim says, as images show drastic changes since April visit

In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 16, 2019
Kim Jong Un scales politically-symbolic Mount Paektu on horseback: state media

Kim Jong Un scales politically-symbolic Mount Paektu on horseback: state media

KCNA hails visit as being of "weighty importance" for the country

Kim Jong Un scales politically-symbolic Mount Paektu on horseback: state media
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer | Oliver Hotham October 15, 2019