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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in April: the inter-Korean summit dominates headlines
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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in April: the inter-Korean summit dominates headlines

The month saw diplomatic niceties continue and a rare policy shift from the ruling party

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in April: the inter-Korean summit dominates headlines
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy May 11, 2018
How the North is run: local government
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How the North is run: local government

Far from Pyongyang, the party wields substantial influence through People's Groups

How the North is run: local government
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy May 8, 2018
Trump says that venue, date set for North Korea summit

Trump says that venue, date set for North Korea summit

U.S. President also denied reports that he is considering reducing troops in South Korea

Trump says that venue, date set for North Korea summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 4, 2018
Kim Jong Un meets Chinese FM, reiterates goal of denuclearization

Kim Jong Un meets Chinese FM, reiterates goal of denuclearization

Wang follows up on Beijing summit, seeks to further economic and bilateral ties with DPRK

Kim Jong Un meets Chinese FM, reiterates goal of denuclearization
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 3, 2018
Give Kim an offer he can’t refuse: exchange nukes for economic modernization

Give Kim an offer he can’t refuse: exchange nukes for economic modernization

For any agreement to stand a chance, it must come with cash - and security guarantees

Give Kim an offer he can’t refuse: exchange nukes for economic modernization
Chan Young Bang
Chan Young Bang April 30, 2018
What’s in a delegation? The nine officials accompanying Kim at the inter-Korean summit
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What’s in a delegation? The nine officials accompanying Kim at the inter-Korean summit

Officials attending Friday's talks largely hail from the DPRK's diplomatic and military arms

What’s in a delegation? The nine officials accompanying Kim at the inter-Korean summit
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy April 26, 2018
How the North is run: the paramilitaries
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How the North is run: the paramilitaries

Outside of the KPA are a range of groups with military characteristics

How the North is run: the paramilitaries
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy April 20, 2018
What Kim Jong Un really wants – NKNews Podcast ep.14
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What Kim Jong Un really wants – NKNews Podcast ep.14

Dr. Daniel Pinkston talks about North Korean military capabilities, upcoming summits, and more

What Kim Jong Un really wants – NKNews Podcast ep.14
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 20, 2018
False promises? How North Korean media discusses nuclear negotiations

False promises? How North Korean media discusses nuclear negotiations

Coverage in state press ranges from cautious to jingoistic

False promises? How North Korean media discusses nuclear negotiations
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy April 19, 2018
“Respected” Ri Sol Ju: a new personality cult for N. Korea’s first lady?

“Respected” Ri Sol Ju: a new personality cult for N. Korea’s first lady?

The leader's wife has a new title and an increasingly prominent public image

“Respected” Ri Sol Ju: a new personality cult for N. Korea’s first lady?
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy April 16, 2018