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Kim Jong Un lectures women on raising children, how to dress

Kim Jong Un lectures women on raising children, how to dress

North Korean leader sends lengthy instructions to women’s union congress held over the weekend

Kim Jong Un lectures women on raising children, how to dress
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2021
Syria’s Assad is Kim Jong Un’s most frequent pen pal in first half of 2021

Syria’s Assad is Kim Jong Un’s most frequent pen pal in first half of 2021

DPRK and Syria have cooperated before on missiles and chemical weapons, but recent letters likely less nefarious

Syria’s Assad is Kim Jong Un’s most frequent pen pal in first half of 2021
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 21, 2021
North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population

North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population

‘Public distribution system’ may be revived as new details on party plenum were revealed in state media

North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2021
Kim closes party meeting with plea for loyalty, vows to overcome ‘difficulties’

Kim closes party meeting with plea for loyalty, vows to overcome ‘difficulties’

North Korean leader pushes ideology and politburo sees slight shakeup as June plenum wraps up

Kim closes party meeting with plea for loyalty, vows to overcome ‘difficulties’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 18, 2021
North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim

North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim

During ongoing party plenum, Kim also talked about solving food supply issues and “stabilizing” living conditions

North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 17, 2021
North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021 

North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021 

On second day of party plenum, officials reportedly split into groups to find “scientific, realistic measures”

North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 16, 2021
North Korea’s ruling party rule revisions presage trouble at the top
COLUMN

North Korea’s ruling party rule revisions presage trouble at the top

New first secretary position is likely preparation for death or long-term incapacitation of Kim Jong Un

North Korea’s ruling party rule revisions presage trouble at the top
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 16, 2021
Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off

Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off

Kim Jong Un concedes food situation outlook is 'tense', but says economic output has grown overall since last year

Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off
Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Visitors to Wonsan mansion have frequently cited North Korean leader's water sports habits

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 15, 2021
FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book
NK PRO

FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book

New revisions may provide hints at the direction Kim Jong Un is taking the country

FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 14, 2021
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