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Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
DPRK may seek to align with international norms, while re-exerting control in face of new challenges from technology
March 26, 2026
North Korea touts new homes for Ukraine war widows and 99% election turnout
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Kim Jong Un planting trees and inspecting drills to Cuba ties
March 20, 2026
What we can learn from the results of North Korea’s parliamentary election
List of deputies reveals highest-ever turnover rate of nearly 75% amid push to enshrine goals from Party Congress
March 18, 2026
Kim Jong Un votes at a coal mine in election for rubber-stamp parliament
North Korean leader’s choice of where to vote sends message about support for industry as he promotes five-year plan
March 16, 2026
North Korea hypes upcoming election as the ‘most democratic’ in the world
A recap of everything in state media this week, from US-ROK drills and Iran’s new leader to compulsory voting
March 13, 2026
Kim Jong Un delivers his first speech commemorating International Women’s Day
The DPRK leader reportedly acknowledged ‘all the exceptional and unknown efforts the women of this country had made’
March 9, 2026
North Korea goes into overdrive to promote Party Congress plans
A recap of everything in state media this week, from criticism of US strikes on Iran to post-congress mass rallies
March 6, 2026
North Korea to hold elections for rubber-stamp parliament after two-year delay
Vote in mid-March suggests DPRK wants new deputies to quickly endorse decisions from Party Congress, experts say
March 4, 2026
North Korea reveals first-known Kim Jong Un sculpture, boosting personality cult
Artwork is distinct from huge statues of former leaders used for ‘idolization and veneration,’ Seoul says
March 3, 2026
Kim Jong Un lauds cement factory near capital for supporting construction goals
North Korean leader calls on Sangwon Cement Complex to help realize development plans laid out at Ninth Party Congress
March 2, 2026
