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North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting

North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting

Recently demoted Pak Jong Chon boosted to top politburo group, new director of munitions industry department announced

North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 6, 2021
North Korea self-reports it’s still COVID-free after declining Sinovac vaccines

North Korea self-reports it’s still COVID-free after declining Sinovac vaccines

World Health Organization says DPRK tested 683 more people as Kim Jong Un stresses tighter epidemic prevention

North Korea self-reports it’s still COVID-free after declining Sinovac vaccines
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts September 6, 2021
North Korea in August 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021

North Korea in August 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro September 3, 2021
Kim Jong Un raises ‘urgent’ issues of food supply, COVID and flooding

Kim Jong Un raises ‘urgent’ issues of food supply, COVID and flooding

North Korean leader’s remarks at politburo meeting underscore litany of challenges country faces as a result of lockdown

Kim Jong Un raises ‘urgent’ issues of food supply, COVID and flooding
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2021
Timeline: From US-ROK military drills to North Korea cutting the hotlines again
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Timeline: From US-ROK military drills to North Korea cutting the hotlines again

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from August 1 to August 31

Timeline: From US-ROK military drills to North Korea cutting the hotlines again
NK Pro
NK Pro September 2, 2021
Kim Jong Un meets disaffected youth who found redemption through hard labor

Kim Jong Un meets disaffected youth who found redemption through hard labor

North Korean leader's appearance raises questions about his absence from other recent political events

Kim Jong Un meets disaffected youth who found redemption through hard labor
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 30, 2021
Don’t sugarcoat it: Why candor is the best policy with North Korea

Don’t sugarcoat it: Why candor is the best policy with North Korea

Ambassador Thomas Schäfer’s book shows the value of speaking truth to power about the unjust system under Kim Jong Un

Don’t sugarcoat it: Why candor is the best policy with North Korea
Roberta Cohen
Roberta Cohen August 30, 2021
Bureaucratic flip-flop: former propaganda head back in post months after leaving
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Bureaucratic flip-flop: former propaganda head back in post months after leaving

Reappointment of Ri Il Hwan suggests dissatisfaction with his replacement, or a behind-the-scenes power struggle

Bureaucratic flip-flop: former propaganda head back in post months after leaving
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser August 26, 2021
As Kim Jong Un slims down, North Korean state media covers body weight issues

As Kim Jong Un slims down, North Korean state media covers body weight issues

Cartoon on state TV features girl criticizing friend for being overweight

As Kim Jong Un slims down, North Korean state media covers body weight issues
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 23, 2021
FULL TEXT: Presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung’s North Korea policy statement
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FULL TEXT: Presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung’s North Korea policy statement

NK Pro translated and summarized Lee’s views on North Korea and foreign policy revealed on Sunday

FULL TEXT: Presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung’s North Korea policy statement
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 23, 2021
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