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What 30K North Korean patents reveal about state efforts to foster innovation
Foreign patents have plunged since Kim Jong Un took power, but the regime is likely pushing researchers to collaborate
Why North Korea’s news agency deleted hundreds of articles from website
Purge of KCNA content appears aimed at expunging references to unification, South Korea and more
Slump in life insurance sector points to unreported COVID deaths in North Korea
Financial data from DPRK’s largest insurer reveals almost 20% decline in premium income in life insurance division
North Korean insurance companies release data pointing to growth in economy
Three of DPRK’s four smaller insurers showed significant growth, highlighting changes to regime’s taxation approach
How evolving state media coverage of Kim Jong Un’s daughter sets her up to rule
North Korean propaganda appears aimed at linking girl to space program, changing approach based on satellite launches
Why North Korea purged references to unification from propaganda websites
Change may be sign DPRK has nullified inter-Korean deals after Kim Jong Un called unification ‘impossible’
Kim Jong Un looks to shakeup state policy with sweeping reshuffle of officials
Promotion of over 40 people likely to support military line and rejection of unification, as 3 demoted officials return
North Korea hints at secret shakeup of military officials ahead of party plenum
State media coverage of mausoleum visit reveals unannounced promotion, while top military leader mysteriously absent
North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
State media again reported near 100% turnout but acknowledged votes against chosen candidates for first time in decades
North Korea’s election reforms are not the first time voters have had a choice
Single-candidate polls are the norm, but past examples of competitive elections provide precedent for making changes
