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Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

Is Kim Jong Un the reformer and Jang Song Thaek the reactionary?

Is Kim Jong Un the reformer and Jang Song Thaek the reactionary?

Despite execution of Jang, "practical problem solving rather than moralizing judgment" should guide approach to N. Korea

Is Kim Jong Un the reformer and Jang Song Thaek the reactionary?
Moon Chung-in
Moon Chung-in January 24, 2014
NK Media Watch – Jan 15 to 21

NK Media Watch – Jan 15 to 21

International Skiers Hit the Slopes; The 68th Anniversary of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League's Foundation; and More Reactions to Kim Jong Un's New Year's Address

NK Media Watch – Jan 15 to 21
Matthew McGrath January 23, 2014
Kim Jong Un observes paratrooper night training exercise

Kim Jong Un observes paratrooper night training exercise

Training event emphasizes offensive capability; military figure returns to the spotlight

Kim Jong Un observes paratrooper night training exercise
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 22, 2014
The kaleidoscope – Two years of Kim Jong Un

The kaleidoscope – Two years of Kim Jong Un

"Am I the only one who thinks that it is just a little bit worrying our main sources of information on the leadership in Pyongyang are a former chef and Dennis Rodman?"

The kaleidoscope – Two years of Kim Jong Un
James Hoare
James Hoare January 16, 2014
Chef says Kim Jong Un showed leadership potential early

Chef says Kim Jong Un showed leadership potential early

In exclusive interview, Kenji Fujimoto says North Korean leader was boisterous growing up

Chef says Kim Jong Un showed leadership potential early
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi January 16, 2014
The family feuds of the Kim dynasty

The family feuds of the Kim dynasty

Two deaths, multiple exiles have settled potential disputes between siblings

The family feuds of the Kim dynasty
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 15, 2014
NK Media Watch – Jan 8 to 14

NK Media Watch – Jan 8 to 14

North Koreans Respond to Kim Jong Un's New Year's Address; 13th SPA Election Committee Announced; and the First Day of Sport in the New Year

NK Media Watch – Jan 8 to 14
Matthew McGrath January 15, 2014
Kim Jong Il’s former sushi chef sees coup potential

Kim Jong Il’s former sushi chef sees coup potential

In exclusive interview, Kenji Fujimoto says womanizing prompted Jang purge

Kim Jong Il’s former sushi chef sees coup potential
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi January 14, 2014
The problem with Dennis Rodman’s basketball diplomacy

The problem with Dennis Rodman’s basketball diplomacy

Why Rodman's visit was a wasted opportunity

The problem with Dennis Rodman’s basketball diplomacy
NK News
NK News January 13, 2014
Regime activity limited and conservative in December

Regime activity limited and conservative in December

At the end of the year, leadership is consolidating power and may be shifting back to Songun

Regime activity limited and conservative in December
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 3, 2014