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North Korea threatened death penalty for spreading COVID ‘rumors’
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North Korea threatened death penalty for spreading COVID ‘rumors’

Public notice posted in Pyongyang earlier this year latest example of the regime’s Orwellian approach to pandemic

North Korea threatened death penalty for spreading COVID ‘rumors’
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim November 28, 2022
FULL TEXT: North Korea’s death penalty decree for spreading COVID ‘rumors’
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FULL TEXT: North Korea’s death penalty decree for spreading COVID ‘rumors’

NK Pro translated public notice promising ‘merciless’ punishment for discussing non-state-approved opinions on pandemic

FULL TEXT: North Korea’s death penalty decree for spreading COVID ‘rumors’
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim November 28, 2022
Kim and daughter meet ICBM launch teams as nukes declared ‘irreversible’
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Kim and daughter meet ICBM launch teams as nukes declared ‘irreversible’

North Korea declares itself ‘full-fledged nuclear power’ capable of taking on US as Nov. 18 launch celebrations continue

Kim and daughter meet ICBM launch teams as nukes declared ‘irreversible’
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 27, 2022
North Korean secret police hold five-day meeting on internal security challenges
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North Korean secret police hold five-day meeting on internal security challenges

In brief report, state media says security organs tackled ongoing problem of ‘anti-socialist’ acts across country

North Korean secret police hold five-day meeting on internal security challenges
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 25, 2022
North Korean TV removes clip of girl speculated to be other Kim daughter
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North Korean TV removes clip of girl speculated to be other Kim daughter

State media made rare edit of propaganda music video attached to report on Kim and confirmed daughter at ICBM launch

North Korean TV removes clip of girl speculated to be other Kim daughter
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 24, 2022
Kim Yo Jong calls on South Koreans to turn against ‘idiot’ Yoon ‘regime’
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Kim Yo Jong calls on South Koreans to turn against ‘idiot’ Yoon ‘regime’

Seoul should stop following Washington, DPRK leader's sister says in latest statement brushing off sanctions threat

Kim Yo Jong calls on South Koreans to turn against ‘idiot’ Yoon ‘regime’
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 24, 2022
Kim Jong Un uses custom Chinese bus to track missile launches, photos show
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Kim Jong Un uses custom Chinese bus to track missile launches, photos show

North Korean leader typically seen in luxury European and Japanese rides, though Chinese cars ubiquitous across country

Kim Jong Un uses custom Chinese bus to track missile launches, photos show
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 23, 2022
Nukes protect kids, North Korea says after introducing Kim Jong Un’s daughter
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Nukes protect kids, North Korea says after introducing Kim Jong Un’s daughter

Report suggests DPRK leader publicly introduced daughter to emphasize justification for WMD development

Nukes protect kids, North Korea says after introducing Kim Jong Un’s daughter
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 21, 2022
Reveal of Kim Jong Un’s daughter sets her up as successor: Ex-DPRK officials
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Reveal of Kim Jong Un’s daughter sets her up as successor: Ex-DPRK officials

Some experts see sign North Korea will be nuke state for generations, while others see effort to ‘humanize’ leader

Reveal of Kim Jong Un’s daughter sets her up as successor: Ex-DPRK officials
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Shreyas Reddy November 19, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s latest absence reaches 31 days as Pyongyang prepares for big event
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Kim Jong Un’s latest absence reaches 31 days as Pyongyang prepares for big event

North Korean leader’s 3rd-longest disappearance has coincided with flurry of missile launches, including of ICBMs

Kim Jong Un’s latest absence reaches 31 days as Pyongyang prepares for big event
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 18, 2022
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