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Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech: experts react

Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech: experts react

North Korea watchers weigh in on what to make of the DPRK leader's annual address

Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech: experts react
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 1, 2019
Reviewing the year: Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s address, in full

Reviewing the year: Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s address, in full

The DPRK leader discussed diplomacy and the economy in his annual speech

Reviewing the year: Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s address, in full
NK News
NK News December 31, 2018
In New Year’s speech, Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to meet Trump “at any time”

In New Year’s speech, Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to meet Trump “at any time”

DPRK leader hails diplomatic, economic progress in annual address

In New Year’s speech, Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to meet Trump “at any time”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham December 31, 2018
North Korean leadership shakeups revealed in latest MOU reference book release

North Korean leadership shakeups revealed in latest MOU reference book release

Hwang Pyong So returns to top role, serving directly under recently-sanctioned Choe Ryong Hae

North Korean leadership shakeups revealed in latest MOU reference book release
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 28, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s Speech: what to look out for
NK PRO

Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s Speech: what to look out for

The DPRK leader is likely to use next week's address to emphasize the economy, diplomacy

Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s Speech: what to look out for
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 27, 2018
The cult of Kim Jong Suk: the story of a housewife turned divine figure

The cult of Kim Jong Suk: the story of a housewife turned divine figure

Rise in stature of Kim Il Sung's wife came in concert with her son's efforts to become successor

The cult of Kim Jong Suk: the story of a housewife turned divine figure
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 23, 2018
Unusual flights, K-pop concerts, and tigers: our top ten articles from 2018

Unusual flights, K-pop concerts, and tigers: our top ten articles from 2018

Don’t go into the new year without having read these top stories

Unusual flights, K-pop concerts, and tigers: our top ten articles from 2018
Christina Lee
Christina Lee December 21, 2018
N.Korea urges officials to thoroughly eradicate corruption: Rodong

N.Korea urges officials to thoroughly eradicate corruption: Rodong

The Rodong says citizen-oppressing bureaucrats are who the Party "despises the most"

N.Korea urges officials to thoroughly eradicate corruption: Rodong
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 19, 2018
Five years since the purge: the rise and fall of Jang Song Thaek

Five years since the purge: the rise and fall of Jang Song Thaek

The dramatic arrest and death of Kim Jong Un's uncle remains an unprecedented moment in DPRK history

Five years since the purge: the rise and fall of Jang Song Thaek
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 13, 2018
What to expect from a Kim Jong Un visit to Seoul – and why it’s unlikely for now
NK PRO

What to expect from a Kim Jong Un visit to Seoul – and why it’s unlikely for now

DPRK concerns mean Seoul visit likely to be biggest mission for security forces since Kim Jong Un's rise to power

What to expect from a Kim Jong Un visit to Seoul – and why it’s unlikely for now
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 12, 2018