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The mystery behind a South Korean presidential candidate executed for collusion
He was executed for ties to North Korea and became a political martyr. But new evidence shakes up the story once again.
November 17, 2020
After key promotions, Kim Jong Un’s power over North Korea may be diminishing
North Korea recently shattered history & decentralized power by appointing two new marshals to the Korean People’s Army
October 9, 2020
Lasting impact: What Korea would look like if the ‘Forgotten War’ never happened
The Korean War deepened hostilities between North and South, drastically altering the course of history
August 11, 2020
Kim Yo Jong as North Korea’s new “party center”? Not so fast
Claims that a secret succession process may be underway must be taken with a pinch of salt
June 19, 2020
Why it’s time for China to take greater responsibility for North Korea’s future
Much stronger influence from Beijing could reduce the threat from Pyongyang and potentially improve human rights
May 21, 2020
Back from the dead: when South Korean partisan politics hurts North Korea policy
A recent gaffe by a freshman lawmaker highlights how detached from reality the country's conservatives have become
May 4, 2020
Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be appointing any new Vice-Marshals any time soon
The North Korean leader has not promoted anyone to the rank since Ri Myong Su in 2016
March 27, 2020
Three is a magic number: North Korea’s fascination with triplets
Three kids all in one go can be quite a handful - but in the DPRK, two's company, and three's even better
February 19, 2020
Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020
Rising tensions do not bode well for the North Korean leader — or his people
December 16, 2019
Rules are rules: North Korean “democracy,” in theory and in practice
While the laws could allow for the leader to be removed from office, such a scenario would likely require a major crisis
December 6, 2019
