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December 04, 2024

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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Phyongchon-gate and what it means for North Korean propaganda

Phyongchon-gate and what it means for North Korean propaganda

"North Korea is changing its public image, domestically, and this approach is a defining trait of the new leadership team under Kim Jong Un"

Phyongchon-gate and what it means for North Korean propaganda
Geoffrey K. See
Geoffrey K. See May 20, 2014
Ma Won Chun becomes a military official

Ma Won Chun becomes a military official

Ma follows Hwang as key party officials gain greater influence over military

Ma Won Chun becomes a military official
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi May 19, 2014
North Korea appoints new ambassador to Cuba

North Korea appoints new ambassador to Cuba

Five-month vacancy ends for top position at embassy reportedly involved in illicit arms trade

North Korea appoints new ambassador to Cuba
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi May 18, 2014
What night-time satellite imagery says about N. Korea – and what it doesn’t

What night-time satellite imagery says about N. Korea – and what it doesn’t

Can be useful source of information, if applied correctly

What night-time satellite imagery says about N. Korea – and what it doesn’t
Ole Jakob Skåtun
Ole Jakob Skåtun May 16, 2014
North Korea by night: the technical side

North Korea by night: the technical side

For the tech-savvy, Travis Pope gives a walkthrough of the intricacies behind luminosity-based N.Korea studies

North Korea by night: the technical side
Travis Pope
Travis Pope May 16, 2014
Kimmy No-Mates: Why no meeting and greeting?
COLUMN

Kimmy No-Mates: Why no meeting and greeting?

In power over 2 years, Kim Jong Un has yet to meet a single other leader

Kimmy No-Mates: Why no meeting and greeting?
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter May 14, 2014
Japan-based U.S. Global Hawk drones to monitor North Korea and China

Japan-based U.S. Global Hawk drones to monitor North Korea and China

Drones will fill regional reconnaissance gaps, support interests of America’s Asian allies

Japan-based U.S. Global Hawk drones to monitor North Korea and China
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi May 14, 2014
Give cultural engagement with North Korea a chance

Give cultural engagement with North Korea a chance

Efforts by Globe Theatre should be encouraged, as should presence of foreign broadcasters

Give cultural engagement with North Korea a chance
James Hoare
James Hoare May 13, 2014
Is North Korea trying to revitalize the image of its air force & airline?
NK PRO

Is North Korea trying to revitalize the image of its air force & airline?

Aesthetic changes, media attention, and Kim’s flying habits have propaganda use for air services

Is North Korea trying to revitalize the image of its air force & airline?
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi May 11, 2014
In the name of national security

In the name of national security

How a 1948 law influences S. Koreans’ views of the North

In the name of national security
Rob York
Rob York May 9, 2014