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Martin Weiser

Martin Weiser

Martin Weiser received his MA from Korea University in 2014 with a thesis explaining North Korea’s changing human rights policy. He has continued researching North Korea’s political history as an independent researcher since then. His writings have appeared on SinoNK and in 2018 an article on the country’s legal system appeared in the European Journal of Korean Studies.

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North Korea overhauls laws on drug use, private wealth and rape
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North Korea overhauls laws on drug use, private wealth and rape

Legal changes outline new crimes and punishment but promote leniency for even worst offenders who repent

North Korea overhauls laws on drug use, private wealth and rape
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser February 27, 2023
New military promotions appear to underscore North Korea’s focus on missiles
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New military promotions appear to underscore North Korea’s focus on missiles

Recently revealed ICBM units may have new commanders, while Politburo Presidium member a conspicuous no-show at parade

New military promotions appear to underscore North Korea’s focus on missiles
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser February 14, 2023
Vast new trove of North Korean laws shines light on developments in country
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Vast new trove of North Korean laws shines light on developments in country

Texts acquired by ROK spy agency underscore construction push and greatly expand knowledge of legal system

Vast new trove of North Korean laws shines light on developments in country
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser January 31, 2023
North Korea’s parliament introduces first new speaker in nearly 2 years
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North Korea’s parliament introduces first new speaker in nearly 2 years

Delayed appointment at recent Supreme People’s Assembly session may reflect crisis, while Kim Yo Jong notably absent

North Korea’s parliament introduces first new speaker in nearly 2 years
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser January 25, 2023
North Korea’s silent leadership reshuffle supports push to solve ‘food problem’
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North Korea’s silent leadership reshuffle supports push to solve ‘food problem’

Recent plenum promoted cadres with experience in agriculture and industry as DPRK prioritizes living standards in 2023

North Korea’s silent leadership reshuffle supports push to solve ‘food problem’
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser January 13, 2023
Kim Jong Un ousts North Korea’s No. 2 military leader in major personnel shakeup
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Kim Jong Un ousts North Korea’s No. 2 military leader in major personnel shakeup

Pak Jong Chon’s removal from top positions hints at dissatisfaction with military units, as over 50 officials reshuffled

Kim Jong Un ousts North Korea’s No. 2 military leader in major personnel shakeup
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser January 2, 2023
Prominent promotions: North Korea’s new generals and ‘hero’ missile transporter
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Prominent promotions: North Korea’s new generals and ‘hero’ missile transporter

Officials honored after DPRK’s successful long-range missile test gives hints at organizational structure in Pyongyang

Prominent promotions: North Korea’s new generals and ‘hero’ missile transporter
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser November 29, 2022
North Korean insurance companies increase profits despite pandemic and lockdown
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North Korean insurance companies increase profits despite pandemic and lockdown

Insurers show small but measurable revenue gains, suggesting the DPRK economy is in better shape than some estimates

North Korean insurance companies increase profits despite pandemic and lockdown
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser November 25, 2022
Seoul’s censorship of North Korean media violates South Koreans’ right to know

Seoul’s censorship of North Korean media violates South Koreans’ right to know

International law guarantees the right to receive information, though few in ROK government will defend this principle

Seoul’s censorship of North Korean media violates South Koreans’ right to know
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser September 19, 2022
North Korea updates foreign trade law in apparent attempt to control money flows
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North Korea updates foreign trade law in apparent attempt to control money flows

Introduction of new rules for second time during pandemic suggests lockdown led to more restrictive business environment

North Korea updates foreign trade law in apparent attempt to control money flows
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser August 31, 2022
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