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Kim Jong Un sent “small apology” for ongoing missile tests, Trump says

Kim Jong Un sent “small apology” for ongoing missile tests, Trump says

Letter from DPRK leader says missile tests will cease when U.S.-ROK drills end

Kim Jong Un sent “small apology” for ongoing missile tests, Trump says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 10, 2019
North Korean leadership appearances in July: Kim Jong Un dials up the pressure
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North Korean leadership appearances in July: Kim Jong Un dials up the pressure

The DPRK leader stepped-up military visits as Pak Pong Ju returned to regular economic inspections

North Korean leadership appearances in July: Kim Jong Un dials up the pressure
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee August 9, 2019
North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament to meet on August 29, state media says

North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament to meet on August 29, state media says

14th Supreme People's Assembly last met in March

North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament to meet on August 29, state media says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 8, 2019
North Korea in July 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in July 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the July 1 and July 31 period

North Korea in July 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro August 5, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversaw second test of new multiple rocket launcher on Friday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw second test of new multiple rocket launcher on Friday: KCNA

DPRK state media hails successful launch of new "Juche-oriented weapon"

Kim Jong Un oversaw second test of new multiple rocket launcher on Friday: KCNA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 2, 2019
Putting North Korea’s post-Panmunjom meeting actions into context
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Putting North Korea’s post-Panmunjom meeting actions into context

Thursday's missile test is part of a broader shift towards a hardening stance

Putting North Korea’s post-Panmunjom meeting actions into context
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee July 25, 2019
Leader Kim Jong Un votes in North Korean local elections

Leader Kim Jong Un votes in North Korean local elections

Rodong Sinmun on Sunday called on voters to deal a "stern and heavy blow" to DPRK's enemies

Leader Kim Jong Un votes in North Korean local elections
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 22, 2019
What a deal with the U.S. might mean for Kim Jong Un’s leadership

What a deal with the U.S. might mean for Kim Jong Un’s leadership

The young leader's emphasis on the economy over nuclear development could be risky

What a deal with the U.S. might mean for Kim Jong Un’s leadership
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek July 21, 2019
In context: the North Korean foreign ministry’s recent pronouncements on the U.S.
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In context: the North Korean foreign ministry’s recent pronouncements on the U.S.

Statements leave room for diplomacy to continue, though appear to reflect a hardening position

In context: the North Korean foreign ministry’s recent pronouncements on the U.S.
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee July 19, 2019
North Korea in June 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the June 1-June 30 period

North Korea in June 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro July 3, 2019