Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
“DPRK-US Showdown” – a book review
Reading between the lines in North Korean propaganda reveals much about their intentions
N. Korea appoints new ambassador to Sweden
Top DPRK diplomatic post in Stockholm vacant since last holder purged in December
September: Kim Jong Un a virtual no-show
Kim’s absence, continuing position changes lead to uncertainty and speculation about the regime
Straws in the wind: Might the U.S. and DPRK get it on again?
Secret flights, personnel shifts, a UN trip: Something’s up, despite denials
N. Korea appoints former vice FM as ambassador to Russia
Experienced diplomat becomes top N. Korean in Moscow as DPRK-Russia ties improve
Oh: Aiding bottom-up marketization key to reform
U.S., S. Korea must step up efforts to provide information, mobilize N. Koreans, expert says
Losing face: Explaining Pyongyang’s currency change
Why North Korea revamping its 5,000-won bill is not like 2009’s debacle
Heavy emphasis on military activity in July
Pyongyang conducts high volume of military drills, promotes and demotes more officers
Christianity in North Korea: Behind state propaganda
Contrary to propaganda and state-approved churches, Christians are treated as an ideological threat to regime
Inside the Kim family business: Office 39
Experts believe North Korea’s infamous “slush fund” could be moving away from illicit dealings
