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Kim Yong Chol replaced as head of N. Korea’s United Front Department: lawmaker

Kim Yong Chol replaced as head of N. Korea’s United Front Department: lawmaker

High-profile DPRK official to be replaced by the relatively-unknown Jang Kum Chol, reports suggest

Kim Yong Chol replaced as head of N. Korea’s United Front Department: lawmaker
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Russia: who’s who?
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Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Russia: who’s who?

Key foreign policy figures dropped from DPRK leader's summit entourage, analysis shows

Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Russia: who’s who?
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un arrives in Vladivostok as meeting with Putin set for Thursday

Kim Jong Un arrives in Vladivostok as meeting with Putin set for Thursday

Long-awaited DPRK-Russian summit expected to take place at nearby Russky Island

Kim Jong Un arrives in Vladivostok as meeting with Putin set for Thursday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un crosses DPRK-Russia border, says visit “only the first step”

Kim Jong Un crosses DPRK-Russia border, says visit “only the first step”

North Korean leader’s armored train arrived at Khasan at 1030 local time

Kim Jong Un crosses DPRK-Russia border, says visit “only the first step”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 24, 2019
Speculation mounts that Vladivostok university to host Kim-Putin summit this week

Speculation mounts that Vladivostok university to host Kim-Putin summit this week

Far Eastern Federal University may be ideal location due to seclusion, high-profile ties

Speculation mounts that Vladivostok university to host Kim-Putin summit this week
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 22, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s chief secretary back in Vladivostok amid growing summit speculation

Kim Jong Un’s chief secretary back in Vladivostok amid growing summit speculation

Kim Chang Son seen inspecting train station in Russian Far East city, RIA reported

Kim Jong Un’s chief secretary back in Vladivostok amid growing summit speculation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 18, 2019
Kim Jong Un praises army’s “readiness” following impromptu air combat exercise

Kim Jong Un praises army’s “readiness” following impromptu air combat exercise

Visit was DPRK leader's first military-linked on-site inspection in five months

Kim Jong Un praises army’s “readiness” following impromptu air combat exercise
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 17, 2019
Biegun headed to Moscow for meetings over North Korean denuclearization: State

Biegun headed to Moscow for meetings over North Korean denuclearization: State

Trip comes amid growing speculation over possible DPRK-Russia summit in coming weeks

Biegun headed to Moscow for meetings over North Korean denuclearization: State
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2019
Kim Yo Jong potentially demoted from politburo position, state media suggests

Kim Yo Jong potentially demoted from politburo position, state media suggests

DPRK leader's sister likely retains ruling party PAD first vice-directorship, however: analyst

Kim Yo Jong potentially demoted from politburo position, state media suggests
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 16, 2019
How a leadership reshuffle could spell trouble for future North Korean reforms

How a leadership reshuffle could spell trouble for future North Korean reforms

With sanctions beginning to take their toll, Kim Jong Un may be changing course

How a leadership reshuffle could spell trouble for future North Korean reforms
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 14, 2019