April 27, 2024

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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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Why Lee In-young may be the most vocal and successful unification minister yet
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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 Lee In-young may be the most vocal and successful unification minister yet
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser August 4, 2020
Why the world shouldn’t dismiss North Korea’s COVID-19 vaccine trials
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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

Why the world shouldn’t dismiss North Korea’s COVID-19 vaccine trials
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 28, 2020
North Korean insurance company data gives unprecedented peek into DPRK economy
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North Korean insurance company data gives unprecedented peek into DPRK economy

National insurer is facing growing competition from new, small companies

North Korean insurance company data gives unprecedented peek into DPRK economy
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 24, 2020
North Korea changes its maritime law amid increased fishing, casualties
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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 changes its maritime law amid increased fishing, casualties
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 22, 2020
North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters
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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

North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 6, 2020
Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military
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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

Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 1, 2020
After a long silence, the Rodong Sinmun revives commentaries on foreign policy
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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

After a long silence, the Rodong Sinmun revives commentaries on foreign policy
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser June 12, 2020
At North Korean military meeting, nuclear and personnel issues take precedence
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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

At North Korean military meeting, nuclear and personnel issues take precedence
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser May 25, 2020
The leader’s visits to Kumsusan palace: evolving patterns under Kim Jong Un
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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

The leader’s visits to Kumsusan palace: evolving patterns under Kim Jong Un
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser April 24, 2020
North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly meets: new laws and notable promotions
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North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly meets: new laws and notable promotions

The rubber-stamp parliament's first session this year saw officials approve three new laws

North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly meets: new laws and notable promotions
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser April 13, 2020
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