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September 19, 2024

Leadership

Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
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North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses

An in-depth analysis of accusations of double standards, criticism of nuke talks, wayward workers’ confessions and more

North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 13, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes

Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes

Photos reveal use of new centrifuges, while North Korean leader also oversees special ops training and missile test

Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2024
David Fields: What road traffic reveals about North Korea’s economy
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David Fields: What road traffic reveals about North Korea’s economy

Historian discusses satellite analysis of streets of Hamhung, and what he learned by reading Syngman Rhee’s diaries

David Fields: What road traffic reveals about North Korea’s economy
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 12, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes surprise speech aimed at ‘skeptics’ of his economic plans

Kim Jong Un makes surprise speech aimed at ‘skeptics’ of his economic plans

North Korean leader promises to ‘transform’ country through rural 10-year plan, reiterates vow to boost nuke production

Kim Jong Un makes surprise speech aimed at ‘skeptics’ of his economic plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 10, 2024
North Korea’s new naval base, Seoul’s pro-nuke defense chief and trash balloons
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North Korea’s new naval base, Seoul’s pro-nuke defense chief and trash balloons

NK News’ Ifang Bremer discusses Kim Jong Un’s latest military inspections and signs of a new missile launcher

North Korea’s new naval base, Seoul’s pro-nuke defense chief and trash balloons
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 10, 2024
North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays
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North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays

Revival of construction on largest naval base on east coast underscores push to revamp navy and deploy new warships

North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2024
North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development

North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development

Twelve-axle missile launch vehicle appears during Kim Jong Un visit to factory

North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 8, 2024
Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels

Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels

North Korea continues expanding facilities and assets to increase warfighting capabilities in maritime domain

Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 8, 2024
Why North Korea’s first girl group vanished without a curtain call

Why North Korea’s first girl group vanished without a curtain call

Moranbong Band injected sex appeal to DPRK pop but hasn’t been seen in years, likely due to conservative propaganda turn

Why North Korea’s first girl group vanished without a curtain call
Joe Smith
Joe Smith September 6, 2024
Seoul’s new defense chief warns North Korea ‘provocations’ will lead to its end

Seoul’s new defense chief warns North Korea ‘provocations’ will lead to its end

South Korea’s defense policy is unlikely to change under Kim Yong-hyun’s leadership, according to expert

Seoul’s new defense chief warns North Korea ‘provocations’ will lead to its end
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park September 6, 2024