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COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation
Analysis

COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation

Pyongyang officially claims no infections within its territory, and has taken strict steps to stave off an outbreak

COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | James Fretwell March 26, 2020
What plans for a new Pyongyang hospital say about class politics in North Korea
Analysis

What plans for a new Pyongyang hospital say about class politics in North Korea

The hospital's central, symbolic location could reflect growing demand for better medical facilities

What plans for a new Pyongyang hospital say about class politics in North Korea
Christopher GreenChristopher Green March 25, 2020
North Korea’s two-pronged approach: reading missiles and Kim Yo Jong’s statement
Analysis

North Korea’s two-pronged approach: reading missiles and Kim Yo Jong’s statement

Pyongyang made clear its intent to continue weapons development, despite acknowledging Kim-Trump ties

North Korea’s two-pronged approach: reading missiles and Kim Yo Jong’s statement
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee March 22, 2020
The return of the KN-24: unpacking North Korea’s March 21 missile test
Analysis

The return of the KN-24: unpacking North Korea’s March 21 missile test

Pyongyang's missile ambitions show no signs of abating

The return of the KN-24: unpacking North Korea’s March 21 missile test
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda March 22, 2020
Jo Yong Won, the mainstay of the Organization and Guidance Department: a profile
Analysis

Jo Yong Won, the mainstay of the Organization and Guidance Department: a profile

The recent dismissal of Ri Man Gon raises interest in his key deputy Jo Yong Won

Jo Yong Won, the mainstay of the Organization and Guidance Department: a profile
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee March 20, 2020
North Korea’s economy and the coronavirus: current fallout and future unknowns
Analysis

North Korea’s economy and the coronavirus: current fallout and future unknowns

The DPRK has experienced a supply shock in its food and fuel markets, with greater impact likely further down the line

North Korea’s economy and the coronavirus: current fallout and future unknowns
Peter WardPeter Ward March 18, 2020
View from Jingshan: curiosity about coronavirus in North Korea permeates China
Analysis

View from Jingshan: curiosity about coronavirus in North Korea permeates China

Chinese netizens have bashed Pyongyang's denial of any cases of COVID-19 and its decision to close the Sino-DPRK border

View from Jingshan: curiosity about coronavirus in North Korea permeates China
John PetrushkaJohn Petrushka March 17, 2020
Similar background, different paths: comparing Kim Yo Jong and Kim Kyong Hui
Analysis

Similar background, different paths: comparing Kim Yo Jong and Kim Kyong Hui

Both sisters to North Korean leaders, Kim Yo Jong and her aunt Kim Kyong Hui have taken different paths

Similar background, different paths: comparing Kim Yo Jong and Kim Kyong Hui
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee March 16, 2020
The coronavirus slowdown at North Korean ports, as seen from above
Analysis

The coronavirus slowdown at North Korean ports, as seen from above

Satellite imagery reveals relatively empty scenes at Nampho and Sinuiju ports in conjunction with quarantine measures

The coronavirus slowdown at North Korean ports, as seen from above
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 13, 2020
North Korea’s second missile test this year: what we learned
Analysis

North Korea’s second missile test this year: what we learned

The KN-25 now appears set to become a mainstay of the KPA’s short-range missile forces

North Korea’s second missile test this year: what we learned
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda March 11, 2020