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Why North Korea dropped a reference to ‘defending’ Kim Jong Un from constitution
Surprise deletion of phrase introduced in 2019 is sign leader has eliminated perceived military threats to his rule
November 20, 2023
Primaries in Pyongyang? Decoding North Korea’s electoral reforms
New law does little to make elections free, but allowing two candidates marks small step toward greater citizen input
October 23, 2023
North Korea expels inter-Korean policy head from politburo in sign of infighting
Ri Son Gwon’s demotion points to disagreements over policy toward Seoul, while purged officials return to top positions
October 6, 2023
North Korea goes viral: How Seoul’s unification minister spread rumor as fact
Analysis of over 5,400 YouTube videos sheds light on direction of inter-Korean policy under Kim Yung-ho
October 5, 2023
What North Korea’s state media reveals about Kim Jong Un’s inner circle
Top military man Pak Jong Chon and premier Kim Tok Hun both appeared out until suddenly showing up alongside the leader
September 11, 2023
North Korea’s silence on elections could point to changes in how citizens vote
Recent plenum referenced election reform, which could ditch single-candidate polls without sacrificing state control
July 25, 2023
Why North Korea is one of the only nations to use force to defend its EEZ claims
DPRK has long imposed extreme restrictions over its exclusive economic zone, leading to violent encounters in past
July 19, 2023
Kim Jong Un promotes democracy in North Korea — on his terms
Leader’s silence at plenum appears tied to effort to limit his own role, a move that may paradoxically empower him
July 11, 2023
How the world may have missed out on seeing North Korea’s prison camps in person
DPRK twice looked set to invite Amnesty International, but distrust thwarted chance to learn more about rights abuses
July 7, 2023
Hardliner returns at North Korean plenum, hinting at inter-Korean policy changes
Key leadership event sees relatively few promotions and demotions, despite Kim Yong Chol’s appointment to adviser role
June 20, 2023
