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North Korea creates new foodstuff ministry as it hastens to address food crisis
Evidence suggests DPRK may have reorganized ministries last year to deal with consequences of COVID border restrictions
December 27, 2021
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
December 20, 2021
North Korean insurance data points to small business growth despite pandemic
Data from five insurers suggests they’re weathering the downturn and that the economy has declined less than thought
December 16, 2021
Why North Korea’s politburo held a secret meeting in recent months
Change in rank of a key department director hints at reasons and timing of first unpublicized gathering since last year
December 9, 2021
North Korea may have quietly launched a new arts and culture department
New ruling party organization may tie to greater efforts to promote Kim Jong Un and state ideology in popular media
November 22, 2021
Reshuffles at North Korea’s parliament session suggest volatility at the top
The latest round of promotions and demotions highlights major changes in DPRK leadership since January
October 4, 2021
Fake news? North Korea quickly recalled Rodong Sinmun after name mix-up
DPRK propagandists made a rare mistake that could have been a misprint, or a sign of behind-the-scenes power struggles
October 1, 2021
Changes to North Korea’s Foreign Trade Law point to tightening of state control
Latest revisions amid pandemic lockdown also suggest efforts to diversify trade and protect domestic production
September 20, 2021
Bureaucratic flip-flop: former propaganda head back in post months after leaving
Reappointment of Ri Il Hwan suggests dissatisfaction with his replacement, or a behind-the-scenes power struggle
August 26, 2021
Kim Jong Un, in naming a successor, follows a similar precedent to Mao
North Korea's creation of an immediate deputy to leader resembles China's plan to name a successor for ailing Mao Zedong
August 12, 2021
