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North Korean TV airs outdated map laying claim to South Korean border islands
Broadcast runs counter to anti-unification policy and suggests disinterest in clarifying border amid mine dispute
North Korea’s politburo meeting hints at secret changes to senior officials
Given the ongoing anti-corruption campaign, the reshuffling suggests some military resistance toward a crackdown.
A closer look into North Korea’s latest reshuffling of its leadership
A senior official was investigated for corruption while an unnamed military officer rose in rank and prominence
Kim Jong Un granted powers that surpass predecessors in constitution update
The allocation of power goes far beyond those granted to Kim Il Sung, which could signal a new level of authoritarianism
Why Kim Yo Jong’s promotion doesn’t tell the full story of her rise
Organizational changes suggest North Korean leader entrusted sister with key tasks before she became a department head
Who’s in, who’s out: More North Korean reshuffles suggest changes afoot
A closer look at Party Congress shake-ups points to demotion of Pyongyang mayor, refocus on nuclear forces and more
Kim Jong Un cements his control with latest reshuffles at Party Congress
North Korean leader has filled key posts with close allies, while likely naming sister to lead a party control tower
North Korean insurance data suggests private car boom was years in the making
DPRK insurers report sharp increase in auto insurance premiums in 2024, as largest state firm solidifies dominance
How North Korea prepared to reject unification, years before making it official
Report that key bureau disbanded after Yoon’s election suggests DPRK rethought inter-Korean ties earlier than known
How rival political parties once challenged North Korea’s communist power
Christians and conservatives vied for power with leftists after independence, a history the Worker’s Party now ignores
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