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Kim Jong Un’s plenum speech: experts react

Kim Jong Un’s plenum speech: experts react

North Korea watchers weigh in on what to make of DPRK leader's U.S.-focused policy speech in place of New Year Address

Kim Jong Un’s plenum speech: experts react
NK News
NK News January 1, 2020
Kim Jong Un warns of harsh economic times in offensive shift against U.S.

Kim Jong Un warns of harsh economic times in offensive shift against U.S.

North Korean leader says at end of plenum hopes fading for sanctions relief, new weapon development needed

Kim Jong Un warns of harsh economic times in offensive shift against U.S.
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2019
North Korean plenum to extend for fourth day to consider an “important document”

North Korean plenum to extend for fourth day to consider an “important document”

Though detail sparse from Monday's proceedings, indicators suggest hardline policy on the cards

North Korean plenum to extend for fourth day to consider an “important document”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 30, 2019
Econ, military issues discussed on second day of North Korean party meeting

Econ, military issues discussed on second day of North Korean party meeting

State media reporting lacks details on plenum's second day, event said to remain "ongoing"

Econ, military issues discussed on second day of North Korean party meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 29, 2019
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