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Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels

Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels

North Korea continues expanding facilities and assets to increase warfighting capabilities in maritime domain

Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 8, 2024
Why North Korea’s first girl group vanished without a curtain call

Why North Korea’s first girl group vanished without a curtain call

Moranbong Band injected sex appeal to DPRK pop but hasn’t been seen in years, likely due to conservative propaganda turn

Why North Korea’s first girl group vanished without a curtain call
Joe Smith
Joe Smith September 6, 2024
Seoul’s new defense chief warns North Korea ‘provocations’ will lead to its end

Seoul’s new defense chief warns North Korea ‘provocations’ will lead to its end

South Korea’s defense policy is unlikely to change under Kim Yong-hyun’s leadership, according to expert

Seoul’s new defense chief warns North Korea ‘provocations’ will lead to its end
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park September 6, 2024
Kim Jong Un is winning the war for young North Koreans’ hearts and minds

Kim Jong Un is winning the war for young North Koreans’ hearts and minds

Data shows perceptions of regime have improved over last decade, underscoring need to increase access to information

Kim Jong Un is winning the war for young North Koreans’ hearts and minds
North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2024

North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro September 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat

Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat

Former counselor at North Korean Embassy in Cuba shares insights on Kim's foreign policy priorities, domestic challenges

Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 3, 2024
‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes

‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes

Kim Yong-hyun has said North Korea won’t denuclearize and Japan could acquire WMDs, arguing ROK must prepare to do same

‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 3, 2024
North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers
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North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers

Chad O’Carroll discusses why the DPRK is holding a concert for Sept. 9 holiday despite canceling related events abroad

North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 3, 2024
North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

Construction of stage points to Sept. 9 celebrations despite cancellation of overseas events due to flood relief efforts

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion

Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion

North Korean leader scolds officials for focus on construction speed, discusses building hospitals and science centers

Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
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