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In full: Kim Jong Un’s most prominent officials in 2019
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In full: Kim Jong Un’s most prominent officials in 2019

NK Pro charts the DPRK officials most frequently by Kim Jong Un's side in 2019

In full: Kim Jong Un’s most prominent officials in 2019
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 14, 2020
Pyongyang Sunan airport upgrades, other changes underway at capital’s airfields
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Pyongyang Sunan airport upgrades, other changes underway at capital’s airfields

Imagery shows dismantling of Kangdong Airfield facilities, while North Korean elite air clubs see recent boost

Pyongyang Sunan airport upgrades, other changes underway at capital’s airfields
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 13, 2020
North Korean arms industry, military officials rose to prominence in 2019: data

North Korean arms industry, military officials rose to prominence in 2019: data

Top ruling party cadre Jo Yong Won remained the DPRK leader's closest aide, however

North Korean arms industry, military officials rose to prominence in 2019: data
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 13, 2020
Why President Trump should trade U.S. troops in Korea for denuclearization

Why President Trump should trade U.S. troops in Korea for denuclearization

Bringing American soldiers home could help Kim Jong Un feel more secure and help fulfill a long-standing goal of Trump's

Why President Trump should trade U.S. troops in Korea for denuclearization
Doug Bandow
Doug Bandow January 6, 2020
As U.S.-Iran conflict grows, North Korea’s denuclearization odds may shrink

As U.S.-Iran conflict grows, North Korea’s denuclearization odds may shrink

DPRK will likely see U.S. attack on top Iranian general as sign that nuclear weapons are necessary, experts tell NK News

As U.S.-Iran conflict grows, North Korea’s denuclearization odds may shrink
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 3, 2020
Egypt claims full compliance with sanctions on North Korean guest workers

Egypt claims full compliance with sanctions on North Korean guest workers

Claim follows U.S. President Trump’s past pressure on Cairo to drop relations with Pyongyang

Egypt claims full compliance with sanctions on North Korean guest workers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s plenum speech and a look ahead to 2020 – NKNews Podcast Ep.109
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Kim Jong Un’s plenum speech and a look ahead to 2020 – NKNews Podcast Ep.109

Andrei Lankov joins the Seoul team to analyze North Korea's stage-setting New Year's Day policy announcements

Kim Jong Un’s plenum speech and a look ahead to 2020 – NKNews Podcast Ep.109
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot January 2, 2020
North Korea in December 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in December 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

NK Pro has conducted an in-depth analytic review of news on the peninsula for the period between December 1 and 31

North Korea in December 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro January 1, 2020
North Korean party plenum: bracing for “long-term confrontation” with U.S.
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North Korean party plenum: bracing for “long-term confrontation” with U.S.

Kim Jong Un calls for domestic resilience and continued development of strategic weapons

North Korean party plenum: bracing for “long-term confrontation” with U.S.
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee January 1, 2020
North Korea’s New Year’s Eve party plenum reveals major leadership reshuffle

North Korea’s New Year’s Eve party plenum reveals major leadership reshuffle

Promotion of top munitions industry official underscores Kim's resolve to continue weapons development in the new year

North Korea’s New Year’s Eve party plenum reveals major leadership reshuffle
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 1, 2020