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Is North Korea’s 9/9 Foundation Day its most important holiday?

Is North Korea’s 9/9 Foundation Day its most important holiday?

In terms of large celebrations, the holiday lacks a clear pattern over last 70 years

Is North Korea’s 9/9 Foundation Day its most important holiday?
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy September 8, 2018
The UN General Assembly: will Kim Jong Un attend?
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The UN General Assembly: will Kim Jong Un attend?

North Korean leader could go if he wants, but Trump may still have a say

The UN General Assembly: will Kim Jong Un attend?
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy September 7, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in August: returning to the routine
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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in August: returning to the routine

Criticisms during on-the-spot guidance visits continued during otherwise routine month

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in August: returning to the routine
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy September 6, 2018
DPRK leader expresses “frustration” over doubts on denuclearization: Seoul

DPRK leader expresses “frustration” over doubts on denuclearization: Seoul

Kim also hopes to terminate "70-year history of hostility" with Washington within Trump's first term

DPRK leader expresses “frustration” over doubts on denuclearization: Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 6, 2018
Kim Jong Un reaffirmed “determination to denuclearize” to ROK envoys: KCNA

Kim Jong Un reaffirmed “determination to denuclearize” to ROK envoys: KCNA

North Korean leader also praised inter-Korean cooperation, affirmed Sept. summit plans

Kim Jong Un reaffirmed “determination to denuclearize” to ROK envoys: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 5, 2018
Why a U.S.-South Korea split on North Korea now seems inevitable

Why a U.S.-South Korea split on North Korea now seems inevitable

President Moon's commitment to improving inter-Korean ties faces test of opposing U.S. goals

Why a U.S.-South Korea split on North Korea now seems inevitable
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 5, 2018
Inter-Korean family reunions: why now, and what broader impact?

Inter-Korean family reunions: why now, and what broader impact?

Experts weigh in on the past, present, and future of this week's Mt. Kumgang meetings

Inter-Korean family reunions: why now, and what broader impact?
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2018
Month in review: a new NK Pro feature
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Month in review: a new NK Pro feature

An analytic look at the main developments of the July 17-August 17 period

Month in review: a new NK Pro feature
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Robin Brehm August 21, 2018
Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management

Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management

DPRK leader also reported to have criticized officials for not providing "party and policy guidance"

Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 20, 2018
KPA Marshal Kim Yong Chun dead at 82

KPA Marshal Kim Yong Chun dead at 82

Questions over Kim's role in suppressing Sixth Corps coup plot remain

KPA Marshal Kim Yong Chun dead at 82
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy August 17, 2018