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Managing risk: what happens in the event of Kim Jong Un’s unexpected death?
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Managing risk: what happens in the event of Kim Jong Un’s unexpected death?

In the absence of a clear successor, the North Korean leader's sudden passing could spark instability within the country

Managing risk: what happens in the event of Kim Jong Un’s unexpected death?
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll May 19, 2020
After Kim Jong Un’s early May reappearance, luxury boat replaced at Wonsan villa
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After Kim Jong Un’s early May reappearance, luxury boat replaced at Wonsan villa

Moves could be sign of North Korean leader’s return to Wonsan as third large luxury barge enters repair docks

After Kim Jong Un’s early May reappearance, luxury boat replaced at Wonsan villa
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 14, 2020
North Korea’s changing economy: the view from the markets
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North Korea’s changing economy: the view from the markets

Amid a wider crackdown on private activity, it appears there is ongoing discussion on the role of markets in the country

North Korea’s changing economy: the view from the markets
Peter WardPeter Ward May 13, 2020
North Korean media: an introduction
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North Korean media: an introduction

A tour d’horizon of the North Korean media landscape

North Korean media: an introduction
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee May 12, 2020
North Korea’s new ballistic missile support facility at Sil-li: key takeaways
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North Korea’s new ballistic missile support facility at Sil-li: key takeaways

New analysis offers important insights into Pyongyang's potential future missile basing decisions

North Korea’s new ballistic missile support facility at Sil-li: key takeaways
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda May 8, 2020
View from Jingshan: Kim Jong Un’s rumored health issues spark interest in China
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View from Jingshan: Kim Jong Un’s rumored health issues spark interest in China

Despite some likely censorship, there was still speculation on Kim's health on the other side of the Great Firewall

View from Jingshan: Kim Jong Un’s rumored health issues spark interest in China
John PetrushkaJohn Petrushka May 7, 2020
MSG nation: monosodium glutamate remains an “essential” good in North Korea
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MSG nation: monosodium glutamate remains an “essential” good in North Korea

Monosodium glutamate consumption is historically ubiquitous and remains a top imported product

MSG nation: monosodium glutamate remains an “essential” good in North Korea
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy May 7, 2020
How North Korean media responds to rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health
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How North Korean media responds to rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health

Past cases show DPRK media does not respond to international speculation, but is able to report genuine health issues

How North Korean media responds to rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health
Wang Son-taekWang Son-taek May 6, 2020
North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between April 1 and April 30

North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro May 4, 2020
The comeback Kim: lessons from the North Korean leader’s three-week absence
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The comeback Kim: lessons from the North Korean leader’s three-week absence

DPRK watchers must see the recent storm of speculation as an opportunity to learn where proper expertise really resides

The comeback Kim: lessons from the North Korean leader’s three-week absence
Christopher GreenChristopher Green May 3, 2020