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What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking

What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking

Given the hardline official's past provocations, putting him back in play offers hints at Kim Jong Un's thinking

What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking
Trump interested in another summit with Kim, says North Koreans “want to meet”

Trump interested in another summit with Kim, says North Koreans “want to meet”

Comments follow North Korea's repeated explicit rejection of further talks with the U.S. in recent days

Trump interested in another summit with Kim, says North Koreans “want to meet”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 8, 2020
Kim Jong Un visits grandfather’s mausoleum on death anniversary

Kim Jong Un visits grandfather’s mausoleum on death anniversary

Visit follows conspicuous absence from Kumsusan Palace in April, comes amid heightened COVID-19 measures

Kim Jong Un visits grandfather’s mausoleum on death anniversary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 7, 2020
North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters
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North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters

The meeting's main focus was COVID-19, but it appears a number of promotions were made as well

North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 6, 2020
North Korea has no interest in more talks with the U.S., senior diplomat says

North Korea has no interest in more talks with the U.S., senior diplomat says

First vice foreign minister says Pyongyang now unwavering in plan to deal with "long-term threat" from Washington

North Korea has no interest in more talks with the U.S., senior diplomat says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 4, 2020
South Korea reshuffles top officials dealing with North Korea

South Korea reshuffles top officials dealing with North Korea

Moon appoints new unification minister, NIS chief, and national security adviser following spat with North

South Korea reshuffles top officials dealing with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19

Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19

North Korean officials criticized for lax attitude as Kim urges strengthening coronavirus response measures

Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19
North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30

North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro July 2, 2020
Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military
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Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military

Seating arrangements at recent high-profile political meetings suggest the military's growing influence in North Korea

Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 1, 2020
South Korea hoping for another U.S.-North Korea summit this year, Moon says

South Korea hoping for another U.S.-North Korea summit this year, Moon says

Seoul ready to help facilitate Kim-Trump meeting ahead of November's U.S. Presidential elections: ROK President

South Korea hoping for another U.S.-North Korea summit this year, Moon says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 1, 2020