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Kim’s construction project woes reflect his poor economic planning
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Kim’s construction project woes reflect his poor economic planning

The Supreme Leader is now scapegoating others for failing to meet his latest hospital project's unrealistic deadlines

Kim’s construction project woes reflect his poor economic planning
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter July 24, 2020
Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 23, 2020
Why North Korea blames ‘bourgeois culture’ and conducts foreign media shakedowns
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Why North Korea blames ‘bourgeois culture’ and conducts foreign media shakedowns

A recent state media article suggests that DPRK leadership is increasingly threatened by foreign influence

Why North Korea blames ‘bourgeois culture’ and conducts foreign media shakedowns
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado July 23, 2020
Kim Jong Un inspects new chicken farm construction, calls older ones ‘backwards’

Kim Jong Un inspects new chicken farm construction, calls older ones ‘backwards’

Kwangchon Chicken Farm is only the second economic site to see a public visit from Kim this year

Kim Jong Un inspects new chicken farm construction, calls older ones ‘backwards’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 22, 2020
Why North Korea gave its state newspaper a bizarre makeover on foreign news

Why North Korea gave its state newspaper a bizarre makeover on foreign news

The Rodong Sinmun's foreign news section has become much shorter and much more random in recent months

Why North Korea gave its state newspaper a bizarre makeover on foreign news
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 22, 2020
Why North Korea may have tabled its campaign to ramp up inter-Korean tensions
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Why North Korea may have tabled its campaign to ramp up inter-Korean tensions

Absence of an inter-Korean CMC agenda item suggests that Pyongyang is giving anti-South Korea plans a deep freeze

Why North Korea may have tabled its campaign to ramp up inter-Korean tensions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 21, 2020
Why US-North Korea summits may become a relic of the past

Why US-North Korea summits may become a relic of the past

If Trump doesn't get reelected, there's a good chance history will see summits as a waste of time for years to come

Why US-North Korea summits may become a relic of the past
Rob York
Rob York July 20, 2020
North Korean leader says major hospital project lacks budget, proper supplies

North Korean leader says major hospital project lacks budget, proper supplies

Visit to Pyongyang General Hospital marks Kim Jong Un’s first inspection since May 1

North Korean leader says major hospital project lacks budget, proper supplies
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 19, 2020
Kim Jong Un leads meeting on ‘war deterrent’ and ‘intensifying’ party education

Kim Jong Un leads meeting on ‘war deterrent’ and ‘intensifying’ party education

The DPRK discussed how to address issues in the "political and ideological life" of party officials, the KCNA reported

Kim Jong Un leads meeting on ‘war deterrent’ and ‘intensifying’ party education
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis July 18, 2020
UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official

UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official

The change is likely due to a clerical error, but reveals that the UK Treasury is behind on a DPRK official's title

UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 15, 2020