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Hong Yong Chil: Third generation munitions industry leader

Hong Yong Chil: Third generation munitions industry leader

Little-known official may be being groomed for higher munitions industry position

Hong Yong Chil: Third generation munitions industry leader
Michael Madden
Michael Madden October 24, 2013
Rations? Only after the grains are “cooked, eaten and pooped”

Rations? Only after the grains are “cooked, eaten and pooped”

Ask a North Korean: "These days, many North Koreans criticize their government in front of other people."

Rations? Only after the grains are “cooked, eaten and pooped”
Mina Yoon
Mina Yoon October 23, 2013
What was the biggest surprise in N. Korea over the past 5 years?

What was the biggest surprise in N. Korea over the past 5 years?

Little consensus in the most surprising changes in North Korea over past five years

What was the biggest surprise in N. Korea over the past 5 years?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 23, 2013
What was the biggest change in North Korea over the past 5 years?

What was the biggest change in North Korea over the past 5 years?

Over five days NK News explores a changing North Korea: past, present and future

What was the biggest change in North Korea over the past 5 years?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 22, 2013
Identifying the Ibiza of N. Korea: Where Kim Jong Un met Rodman

Identifying the Ibiza of N. Korea: Where Kim Jong Un met Rodman

Satellite imagery reveals Rodman went to Wonsan

Identifying the Ibiza of N. Korea: Where Kim Jong Un met Rodman
Curtis Melvin
Curtis Melvin October 22, 2013
Collapse in North Korea: Preparing for unification

Collapse in North Korea: Preparing for unification

Bennett says coordination between ROK, China and U.S. in a North Korean collapse will be key

Collapse in North Korea: Preparing for unification
Ole Jakob Skåtun
Ole Jakob Skåtun October 16, 2013
NK Media Watch – October 9 to 15

NK Media Watch – October 9 to 15

WPK Celebrates its Founding, Sports Day in North Korea, and Harvesting Begins

NK Media Watch – October 9 to 15
Matthew McGrath October 16, 2013
B.R. Myers: Idea that Juche guides N. Korea policy “a myth”

B.R. Myers: Idea that Juche guides N. Korea policy “a myth”

Myers argues that texts of Juche ideology are deliberately obtuse and vague

B.R. Myers: Idea that Juche guides N. Korea policy “a myth”
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 15, 2013
NK Media Watch – Oct 2 to 8

NK Media Watch – Oct 2 to 8

New Home for North Korean Athletes, Improving Quality of LIfe in Pyongyang, Chastising Park Geun Hye, and the Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Appointment as General Secretary to the WPK

NK Media Watch – Oct 2 to 8
Matthew McGrath October 9, 2013
Kim Jong Un appearances continue to focus on sports-economy

Kim Jong Un appearances continue to focus on sports-economy

“Kim Jong Un’s Sports Economy on show in September 2013 public appearances”

Kim Jong Un appearances continue to focus on sports-economy
Michael Madden
Michael Madden October 3, 2013