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Michael Madden

Michael Madden

Michael Madden is an NK News Pro leadership specialist and the sole author and editor of the website NK Leadership Watch.

Analysis

Rodong Sinmun admits mistakes were made on Special Economic Zones

North Korean media outlet concedes special economic zones have not worked as well as hoped

Michael MaddenMichael MaddenOctober 25, 2013
Analysis

Hong Yong Chil: Third generation munitions industry leader

Little-known official may be being groomed for higher munitions industry position

Michael MaddenMichael MaddenOctober 24, 2013
Analysis

Analysis: North Korea’s proposed special economic zones

North Korea invites investments for special economic zones

Michael MaddenMichael MaddenOctober 18, 2013
Features

Kim Jong Un appearances continue to focus on sports-economy

“Kim Jong Un’s Sports Economy on show in September 2013 public appearances”

Michael MaddenMichael MaddenOctober 3, 2013
Analysis

Why has North Korea’s WMD chief disappeared from view?

"When a senior official goes missing, Pyongyang watchers sometimes assume that the official has been purged"

Michael MaddenMichael MaddenAugust 8, 2013
Analysis

Which foreign faces stood out at North Korea’s military parade?

North Korea's leadership met political figures from 14 countries last week as part of "Victory Day" celebrations

Michael MaddenMichael MaddenJuly 29, 2013
Analysis

ANALYSIS: Where Kenneth Bae is being detained

Bae has been passed between the hands of countless state security organs

Michael MaddenMichael MaddenMay 16, 2013
News

ANALYSIS: Why North Korea appointed a new defense minister

Was Kim Kyok Sik removed for raising tensions?

Michael MaddenMichael MaddenMay 14, 2013