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Leadership

Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

Where some of the worst rumors on North Korea come from

Where some of the worst rumors on North Korea come from

Why would someone tell nonsense to the media again and again? More important, why would we let him?

Where some of the worst rumors on North Korea come from
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy June 16, 2016
In May, Kim Jong Un focuses on economy after Party Congress
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In May, Kim Jong Un focuses on economy after Party Congress

Kim’s activity emphasizes politics & economics, uncharacteristically eschews military affairs

In May, Kim Jong Un focuses on economy after Party Congress
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 7, 2016
N.Korean snacks: The good, the bland and the prettily packaged

N.Korean snacks: The good, the bland and the prettily packaged

We asked defectors, S.Koreans what they think of North-produced snacks; the answers may surprise you

N.Korean snacks: The good, the bland and the prettily packaged
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 5, 2016
The good things in North Korea

The good things in North Korea

Taking a moment to recognize good art, good scholarship and good people

The good things in North Korea
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy June 5, 2016
Protests not new in N.Korea; resistance perhaps not futile

Protests not new in N.Korea; resistance perhaps not futile

Current protests and opposition in North Korea occur in a more tolerant environment

Protests not new in N.Korea; resistance perhaps not futile
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy June 3, 2016
The carrot does not work on North Korea

The carrot does not work on North Korea

No 'free' trade can happen as long as Kim Jong Un's coterie insist on exploiting the proceedings

The carrot does not work on North Korea
John Lee
John Lee June 3, 2016
What’s behind North Korea’s attempts for dialogue?

What’s behind North Korea’s attempts for dialogue?

Seoul must be ready for Pyongyang's further 'peace offensives' with its own suggestions

What’s behind North Korea’s attempts for dialogue?
Cha Du-hyeogn
Cha Du-hyeogn May 23, 2016
North Korea balances threats with promises at the Seventh Congress

North Korea balances threats with promises at the Seventh Congress

Five-year economic growth plan is only possible based on confidence in national economy

North Korea balances threats with promises at the Seventh Congress
Cha Du-hyeogn
Cha Du-hyeogn May 20, 2016
Sister Act: Kim Jong Un’s younger sibling takes the spotlight

Sister Act: Kim Jong Un’s younger sibling takes the spotlight

Central Committee appointment shows heightened role in Kim Yo Jong’s already up-and-down career

Sister Act: Kim Jong Un’s younger sibling takes the spotlight
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin May 19, 2016
Little to be hopeful of after N.Korea’s Seventh Congress

Little to be hopeful of after N.Korea’s Seventh Congress

Kim Jong Un doubles down, offers little sign his country will be more welcoming for investors

Little to be hopeful of after N.Korea’s Seventh Congress
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy May 18, 2016