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North Korea hints at celebrations for Kim Jong Un’s first decade in power

North Korea hints at celebrations for Kim Jong Un’s first decade in power

State media promoting ‘10 Years of Great Revolutionary Leadership’ in a range of new articles and programs

North Korea hints at celebrations for Kim Jong Un’s first decade in power
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 27, 2021
After military parade, Kim Jong Un takes another two-week break from public view
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After military parade, Kim Jong Un takes another two-week break from public view

North Korean leader could be back at his east coast retreat, satellite imagery suggests

After military parade, Kim Jong Un takes another two-week break from public view
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 24, 2021
Recap: All the guns, troops and spectacle at North Korea’s paramilitary parade
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Recap: All the guns, troops and spectacle at North Korea’s paramilitary parade

NK Pro analyzes the weapons and pageantry on display in state media coverage

Recap: All the guns, troops and spectacle at North Korea’s paramilitary parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 17, 2021
Kim Yo Jong slams Moon for calling North Korea’s missile tests ‘provocative’

Kim Yo Jong slams Moon for calling North Korea’s missile tests ‘provocative’

State media publishes criticism of South Korean president hours after North and South both tested ballistic missiles

Kim Yo Jong slams Moon for calling North Korea’s missile tests ‘provocative’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 15, 2021
‘Our Father, Kim Jong Un’: North Korea rolls out new kids music videos

‘Our Father, Kim Jong Un’: North Korea rolls out new kids music videos

Latest appeal to young North Koreans comes amid nationwide effort to stamp out ‘dangerous’ foreign influences

‘Our Father, Kim Jong Un’: North Korea rolls out new kids music videos
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 14, 2021
How Xi Jinping’s growing personality cult differs from Kim family worship

How Xi Jinping’s growing personality cult differs from Kim family worship

North Korea’s idolatry is rooted in past accomplishments while China’s Xi stakes his legitimacy on future performance

How Xi Jinping’s growing personality cult differs from Kim family worship
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young September 13, 2021
Kim Jong Un visits shrine with wife, meets military parade paratroopers

Kim Jong Un visits shrine with wife, meets military parade paratroopers

Ri Sol Ju reappears in state media for first time in four months on national foundation day

Kim Jong Un visits shrine with wife, meets military parade paratroopers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2021
No new ballistic missiles shown at overnight parade in Pyongyang

No new ballistic missiles shown at overnight parade in Pyongyang

North Korea marks 73rd founding anniversary with third nighttime procession in past year, but leaves out major weapons

No new ballistic missiles shown at overnight parade in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi Jung September 8, 2021
North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting

North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting

Recently demoted Pak Jong Chon boosted to top politburo group, new director of munitions industry department announced

North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 6, 2021
North Korea self-reports it’s still COVID-free after declining Sinovac vaccines

North Korea self-reports it’s still COVID-free after declining Sinovac vaccines

World Health Organization says DPRK tested 683 more people as Kim Jong Un stresses tighter epidemic prevention

North Korea self-reports it’s still COVID-free after declining Sinovac vaccines
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts September 6, 2021