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July 18, 2024

Leadership

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Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound

Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound

North Korean leader last demolished two runways in 2019 to make room for new horse tracks

Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 2, 2021
Was there a major shakeup of top officials at North Korea’s politburo meeting?
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Was there a major shakeup of top officials at North Korea’s politburo meeting?

Empty seats, voting abstentions may indicate demotions among Kim Jong Un’s top military and other officials

Was there a major shakeup of top officials at North Korea’s politburo meeting?
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 1, 2021
‘Grave’ COVID-19 incident in North Korea prompts politburo meeting: State media

‘Grave’ COVID-19 incident in North Korea prompts politburo meeting: State media

Kim Jong Un and sister Kim Yo Jong made speeches, senior officials demoted at enlarged politburo event Tuesday

‘Grave’ COVID-19 incident in North Korea prompts politburo meeting: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2021
Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns
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Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns

North Korean leader may be taking COVID-19 precautions more seriously, or signaling a new tradition change

Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2021
When Trump visited the DMZ – NKNews Podcast Ep. 189
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When Trump visited the DMZ – NKNews Podcast Ep. 189

LTC Sean Morrow discusses Donald Trump’s Panmunjom meeting and his time as commander of the U.N. Security Battalion

When Trump visited the DMZ – NKNews Podcast Ep. 189
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 29, 2021
‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media

‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media

Pyongyang citizen says whole country 'heartbroken' at sight of suddenly thinner DPRK leader

‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 27, 2021
Is North Korea part of the great power struggle between US and China?
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Is North Korea part of the great power struggle between US and China?

Recent displays of China-North Korea friendship will likely solidify U.S. view that Beijing can sway Pyongyang

Is North Korea part of the great power struggle between US and China?
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna June 25, 2021
Moon calls Kim Jong Un ‘honest,’ pushes talks with North Korea as term nears end

Moon calls Kim Jong Un ‘honest,’ pushes talks with North Korea as term nears end

South Korean president reflects on Kim, denuclearization in new interview as Pyongyang continues to stonewall

Moon calls Kim Jong Un ‘honest,’ pushes talks with North Korea as term nears end
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts June 24, 2021
Where is North Korea heading? Major political rule changes may tell us
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Where is North Korea heading? Major political rule changes may tell us

No mention of Kims, coolness toward unification and revival of communism offer guideposts for next several years

Where is North Korea heading? Major political rule changes may tell us
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 24, 2021
North Korean leader’s sister shoots down hope of talks with US envoy

North Korean leader’s sister shoots down hope of talks with US envoy

Kim Yo Jong says Kim Jong Un's nod to "dialogue" last week was not a positive signal to U.S.

North Korean leader’s sister shoots down hope of talks with US envoy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2021
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