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Leadership shuffle? Top DPRK official possibly moved to economy-focused gig
Ri Man Gon, former head of North Korea's OGD, seems to be in a new position after a possible demotion
Why Lee In-young may be the most vocal and successful unification minister yet
Lee's unification ministry will likely play a stronger, more active role in inter-Korean relations
Why the world shouldn’t dismiss North Korea’s COVID-19 vaccine trials
North Korea's increased investment and emphasis on research means COVID-19 clinical trials might actually be underway
North Korean insurance company data gives unprecedented peek into DPRK economy
National insurer is facing growing competition from new, small companies
North Korea changes its maritime law amid increased fishing, casualties
North Korea is addressing safety issues and becoming increasingly transparent about changes to the maritime law
North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters
The meeting's main focus was COVID-19, but it appears a number of promotions were made as well
Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military
Seating arrangements at recent high-profile political meetings suggest the military's growing influence in North Korea
After a long silence, the Rodong Sinmun revives commentaries on foreign policy
Commentaries had disappeared by October 2019, but have come back recently, discussing Hong Kong and leaflet launches
At North Korean military meeting, nuclear and personnel issues take precedence
The 4th Enlarged Meeting of the Seventh CMC prioritized national defense, while also seeing some important promotions
The leader’s visits to Kumsusan palace: evolving patterns under Kim Jong Un
Precedent suggests the leader's absence last week, while unusual, may not be that significant
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