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North Korea reveals first-known Kim Jong Un sculpture, boosting personality cult
Artwork is distinct from huge statues of former leaders used for ‘idolization and veneration,’ Seoul says
Kim Jong Un lauds cement factory near capital for supporting construction goals
North Korean leader calls on Sangwon Cement Complex to help realize development plans laid out at Ninth Party Congress
Recap: Everything that happened at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress
NK Pro presents a timeline of top moments, from Kim Jong Un’s reelection and policy plans to the military parade
The who’s who on stage with Kim Jong Un at the Ninth Party Congress
NK Pro identifies key figures sitting next to the leader and what it says about North Korea’s priorities in years ahead
Top aide to Kim Jong Un cut from key post amid reshuffle of veteran officials
Removal of North Korean parliamentary chief Choe Ryong Hae from Central Committee suggests shift to younger cadres
Shunning Seoul: Why North Korea suddenly stopped talking about the South
NK Pro finds ROK mentions in the party daily plummeted last year, driving home policy that the South is an ‘enemy state’
North Korea starts celebrating Kim Jong Il’s birthday amid Party Congress prep
A recap of everything in state media this week, from army founding day and groundbreaking ceremonies to Iran ties
North Korea goes into a holding pattern ahead of the Party Congress
A recap of everything in state media this week, from groundbreaking ceremonies to prepping Kim Jong Il’s birthday bash
In rare blunder, North Korean newspaper publishes same photo twice in one issue
Mistakes in heavily vetted Rodong Sinmun are uncommon but not unprecedented, sometimes leading to punishment for staff
North Korea ‘accelerates’ Party Congress prep as January draws to a close
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Mt. Paektu graves and 20x10 kickoff to silence on US strategy
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