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North Korea’s newest attempt at Twitter, YouTube relies on same old propaganda
Analysis

North Korea’s newest attempt at Twitter, YouTube relies on same old propaganda

Social media operation by Pyongyang-based company presses on with same media style despite account suspensions

North Korea’s newest attempt at Twitter, YouTube relies on same old propaganda
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko December 23, 2021
With no ambassador yet, US signals South Korea at bottom of Biden’s to-do list
Analysis

With no ambassador yet, US signals South Korea at bottom of Biden’s to-do list

US won’t have ambassador for months, frustrating Moon Jae-in as he strives for breakthrough with North Korea

With no ambassador yet, US signals South Korea at bottom of Biden’s to-do list
James FretwellJames Fretwell December 22, 2021
How history can help predict the next 10 years of Kim Jong Un’s rule
Analysis

How history can help predict the next 10 years of Kim Jong Un’s rule

Predecessors Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il’s first decades in power suggest surprises in the years to come

How history can help predict the next 10 years of Kim Jong Un’s rule
Fyodor TertitskiyFyodor Tertitskiy December 21, 2021
North Korea praises new food factories, but construction often dragged for years
Analysis

North Korea praises new food factories, but construction often dragged for years

Kim Jong Un pushed dog meat restaurant while border province built factories during year of acute food shortages

North Korea praises new food factories, but construction often dragged for years
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko December 21, 2021
Kim Yo Jong almost certainly wasn’t promoted, but she may be soon
Analysis

Kim Yo Jong almost certainly wasn’t promoted, but she may be soon

While likely due to family ties, her position at key event last week also hinted at her current and future roles

Kim Yo Jong almost certainly wasn’t promoted, but she may be soon
Martin WeiserMartin Weiser December 20, 2021
North Korea is farther from denuclearization than ever before
Analysis

North Korea is farther from denuclearization than ever before

DPRK leader's next 10 years in power will see more nuclear advances, ensuring deterrence and diplomatic leverage

North Korea is farther from denuclearization than ever before
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda December 20, 2021
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What should Washington do now about North Korea?
Analysis

10 years of Kim Jong Un: What should Washington do now about North Korea?

Experts weigh the different options for the US as Kim Jong Un enters his second decade in power

10 years of Kim Jong Un: What should Washington do now about North Korea?
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll December 18, 2021
Kim Jong Un is brutal, nuclear-armed, and there’s little anyone can do about it
Analysis

Kim Jong Un is brutal, nuclear-armed, and there’s little anyone can do about it

Ten more years of Kim means more missiles and more oppression, all at the expense of the North Korean people

Kim Jong Un is brutal, nuclear-armed, and there’s little anyone can do about it
James FretwellJames Fretwell December 17, 2021
How COVID-19 is giving a boost to North Korea’s central bank
Analysis

How COVID-19 is giving a boost to North Korea’s central bank

Border controls have dampened demand for forex, increasing the won’s value and giving the bank greater leverage

How COVID-19 is giving a boost to North Korea’s central bank
Harry ClynchHarry Clynch December 17, 2021
Holding to account: UN resolutions on DPRK human rights are not dead letters
Analysis

Holding to account: UN resolutions on DPRK human rights are not dead letters

While promoting reform is difficult, the UN can pressure North Korea to cooperate by documenting human rights concerns

Holding to account: UN resolutions on DPRK human rights are not dead letters
Roberta CohenRoberta Cohen December 16, 2021
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