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Pyongyang watcher: Kim Sul Song is Kim Jong Un’s head secretary

Pyongyang watcher: Kim Sul Song is Kim Jong Un’s head secretary

North Korean watchers split on role and influence of Kim Jong Un's older half-sister

Pyongyang watcher: Kim Sul Song is Kim Jong Un’s head secretary
Robert Lauler
Robert Lauler November 18, 2014
Satellite imagery reveals China’s $350m suspension bridge to nowhere

Satellite imagery reveals China’s $350m suspension bridge to nowhere

Chinese media reports that bridge on hold "indefinitely" supported by latest Google Earth satellite imagery

Satellite imagery reveals China’s $350m suspension bridge to nowhere
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 18, 2014
10 months on, evidence of Pyongyang train station refurbishment yet to emerge

10 months on, evidence of Pyongyang train station refurbishment yet to emerge

Refurbishment program appears yet to get on track

10 months on, evidence of Pyongyang train station refurbishment yet to emerge
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 18, 2014
North Korea denounces planned U.S-ROK arms sale

North Korea denounces planned U.S-ROK arms sale

Rodong Sinmun says DPRK will bolster nuclear program in response

North Korea denounces planned U.S-ROK arms sale
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim November 17, 2014
North Korea criticizes Christmas tree near DMZ

North Korea criticizes Christmas tree near DMZ

Criticism may be calculated to isolate Park administration, says Pyongyang watcher

North Korea criticizes Christmas tree near DMZ
Robert Lauler
Robert Lauler November 17, 2014
Hyundai chairwoman headed to Kumgang for anniversary

Hyundai chairwoman headed to Kumgang for anniversary

South Korean government approves trip, says no plans for talks on inter-Korean site

Hyundai chairwoman headed to Kumgang for anniversary
Rob York
Rob York November 17, 2014
Matthew Miller’s excellent adventure in North Korea

Matthew Miller’s excellent adventure in North Korea

Exclusive interview with U.S. detainee reveals hurdles to getting arrested in North Korea

Matthew Miller’s excellent adventure in North Korea
Nate Thayer
Nate Thayer November 14, 2014
KCNA blasts U.S. for ‘exaggerating’ North’s missile capability

KCNA blasts U.S. for ‘exaggerating’ North’s missile capability

North threatens 'counteraction' if U.S. pressure over weapons capacity continues

KCNA blasts U.S. for ‘exaggerating’ North’s missile capability
Rob York
Rob York November 14, 2014
North Korean state media: Choe Ryong Hae to visit Russia

North Korean state media: Choe Ryong Hae to visit Russia

News of visit follows warming Russia-DPRK ties

North Korean state media: Choe Ryong Hae to visit Russia
Robert Lauler
Robert Lauler November 14, 2014
North Korea criticizes South Korea’s planned unification charter

North Korea criticizes South Korea’s planned unification charter

State media calls charter mockery and insult toward the Korean people

North Korea criticizes South Korea’s planned unification charter
Robert Lauler
Robert Lauler November 13, 2014