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On party founding anniversary, North Korea bolsters Kim Jong Un’s leadership
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On party founding anniversary, North Korea bolsters Kim Jong Un’s leadership

The Rodong Sinmun's unusual emphasis of Kim tracks with post-Hanoi developments

On party founding anniversary, North Korea bolsters Kim Jong Un’s leadership
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 11, 2019
In new North Korean book on leader’s diplomacy, Hanoi summit conspicuously absent

In new North Korean book on leader’s diplomacy, Hanoi summit conspicuously absent

"Open the new era of peace and prosperity" was released by Pyongyang Publishing House last month

In new North Korean book on leader’s diplomacy, Hanoi summit conspicuously absent
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 11, 2019
North Korean leader marks party foundation day with concert, mausoleum visit

North Korean leader marks party foundation day with concert, mausoleum visit

Kim Jong Un oversaw relatively low-key celebrations in Pyongyang yesterday, state media reports

North Korean leader marks party foundation day with concert, mausoleum visit
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 10, 2019
RETRACTED: Russian President Putin to visit NKorea in 2020: Amb. Matsegora

RETRACTED: Russian President Putin to visit NKorea in 2020: Amb. Matsegora

Two countries to make “further developments” in relations next year, he said

RETRACTED: Russian President Putin to visit NKorea in 2020: Amb. Matsegora
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 10, 2019
North Korea’s ruling party daily stresses self-reliance as key anniversary looms

North Korea’s ruling party daily stresses self-reliance as key anniversary looms

Hostile forces seeking to "crush our Republic," Rodong Sinmun warns ahead of party foundation day

North Korea’s ruling party daily stresses self-reliance as key anniversary looms
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 9, 2019
Kim Jong Un tours military-run farm in first appearance in almost a month

Kim Jong Un tours military-run farm in first appearance in almost a month

DPRK leader inspects Farm No. 1116, calls for greater efforts in resolving country's "food problem"

Kim Jong Un tours military-run farm in first appearance in almost a month
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 8, 2019
The DPRK foreign ministry’s readout of Stockholm talks: key takeaways
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The DPRK foreign ministry’s readout of Stockholm talks: key takeaways

North Korea's response to failed working-level negotiations appears to reflect hardened line

The DPRK foreign ministry’s readout of Stockholm talks: key takeaways
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 7, 2019
North Korean TV aired doctored image in recent SLBM test coverage: analysis

North Korean TV aired doctored image in recent SLBM test coverage: analysis

Experts suggest this could be evidence that Kim Jong Un indeed attended test launch

North Korean TV aired doctored image in recent SLBM test coverage: analysis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 4, 2019
Venezuelan President could visit North Korea soon, official in Pyongyang says

Venezuelan President could visit North Korea soon, official in Pyongyang says

Two sides also discussed economic cooperation to combat U.S. sanctions

Venezuelan President could visit North Korea soon, official in Pyongyang says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 27, 2019
Why there’s more to the inner-workings of North Korea than just Kim Jong Un

Why there’s more to the inner-workings of North Korea than just Kim Jong Un

A new report shows how we need more focus on DPRK institutions and the people who comprise them

Why there’s more to the inner-workings of North Korea than just Kim Jong Un
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart September 26, 2019