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Prosperity or pariah? It’s Kim Jong Un’s choice, National Security Advisor says

Prosperity or pariah? It’s Kim Jong Un’s choice, National Security Advisor says

Robert O'Brien says U.S. will "demonstrate disappointment" if North Korea tests nuclear weapon or long-range missile

Prosperity or pariah? It’s Kim Jong Un’s choice, National Security Advisor says
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 29, 2019
Silent night: Christmas day in Korea wraps up with no DPRK missile testing

Silent night: Christmas day in Korea wraps up with no DPRK missile testing

The lack of test, despite DPRK's "Christmas gift" warning, comes amid slow pace on set up of the December plenum

Silent night: Christmas day in Korea wraps up with no DPRK missile testing
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 25, 2019
Timing of North Korean Plenary Meeting suggests break from precedence

Timing of North Korean Plenary Meeting suggests break from precedence

Plenum set to be held before end of December and Kim Jong Un's New Year Address on January 1

Timing of North Korean Plenary Meeting suggests break from precedence
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 24, 2019
An American prisoner in North Korea – NK News podcast special episode part 1
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An American prisoner in North Korea – NK News podcast special episode part 1

Part one of an exclusive NK News series

An American prisoner in North Korea – NK News podcast special episode part 1
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot December 24, 2019
Latest Central Military Commission meeting sets the stage for party plenum
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Latest Central Military Commission meeting sets the stage for party plenum

The meeting's military and defense-heavy agenda indicates Pyongyang will likely adopt a hard line at the upcoming plenum

Latest Central Military Commission meeting sets the stage for party plenum
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee December 23, 2019
Kim Jong Un says North Korea must bolster military in current “turbulent times”

Kim Jong Un says North Korea must bolster military in current “turbulent times”

Comments came in report on 3rd meeting of Central Military Commission held ahead of planned party plenum

Kim Jong Un says North Korea must bolster military in current “turbulent times”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 21, 2019
State media hails Kim’s 2019 feats in cementing “the strongest national defense”

State media hails Kim’s 2019 feats in cementing “the strongest national defense”

As party plenum approaches, article by cabinet newspaper focuses on this year's military achievements

State media hails Kim’s 2019 feats in cementing “the strongest national defense”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 20, 2019
Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020

Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020

Rising tensions do not bode well for the North Korean leader — or his people

Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 16, 2019
North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development

North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development

U.S. warned peace will be in jeopardy if they respond negatively following probable rocket engine test Friday

North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 14, 2019