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Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life

Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life

Thousands gather from around country without masks or social distancing in show of confidence after COVID outbreak

Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 7, 2022
South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’

South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’

Commander during past clashes with North Korea, Gen. Kim Seung-kyum warns of grave threats from DPRK weapons development

South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 6, 2022
North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery
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North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery

Parking lot full at top venue in recent days amid major party meeting plans, though military meeting also possible

North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 6, 2022
How North Korea could control the South without ever conquering it
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How North Korea could control the South without ever conquering it

The much larger ROK is too unwieldy to absorb, but DPRK could still exact monetary tribute and exert political power

How North Korea could control the South without ever conquering it
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 4, 2022
North Korea in June 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022

North Korea in June 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro July 1, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s ‘military action plan’ to missiles and summits
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Timeline: From North Korea’s ‘military action plan’ to missiles and summits

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30

Timeline: From North Korea’s ‘military action plan’ to missiles and summits
NK Pro
NK Pro July 1, 2022
What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea

What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea

Lessons from ex-president’s failed attempt to arrange meeting of US and Koreas remain relevant amid current deadlock

What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal June 30, 2022
Why US sanctions on North Korea’s main airport would do more harm than good
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Why US sanctions on North Korea’s main airport would do more harm than good

Repeated missile launches from Pyongyang airfield this year suggest Washington could target it for future designations

Why US sanctions on North Korea’s main airport would do more harm than good
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 29, 2022
North Korea’s invented histories – NKNews Podcast Ep. 242
Podcast

North Korea’s invented histories – NKNews Podcast Ep. 242

Katie Stallard discusses how the DPRK and other authoritarian regimes use the past as an instrument of power

North Korea’s invented histories – NKNews Podcast Ep. 242
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News June 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un guides meeting of top officials on reorganizing party departments

Kim Jong Un guides meeting of top officials on reorganizing party departments

Latest appearance marks fourth event North Korean leader has joined this month, though state media short on details

Kim Jong Un guides meeting of top officials on reorganizing party departments
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 28, 2022
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