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Kim Jong Un praises army’s “readiness” following impromptu air combat exercise

Kim Jong Un praises army’s “readiness” following impromptu air combat exercise

Visit was DPRK leader's first military-linked on-site inspection in five months

Kim Jong Un praises army’s “readiness” following impromptu air combat exercise
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 17, 2019
Biegun headed to Moscow for meetings over North Korean denuclearization: State

Biegun headed to Moscow for meetings over North Korean denuclearization: State

Trip comes amid growing speculation over possible DPRK-Russia summit in coming weeks

Biegun headed to Moscow for meetings over North Korean denuclearization: State
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2019
Kim Yo Jong potentially demoted from politburo position, state media suggests

Kim Yo Jong potentially demoted from politburo position, state media suggests

DPRK leader's sister likely retains ruling party PAD first vice-directorship, however: analyst

Kim Yo Jong potentially demoted from politburo position, state media suggests
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 16, 2019
How a leadership reshuffle could spell trouble for future North Korean reforms

How a leadership reshuffle could spell trouble for future North Korean reforms

With sanctions beginning to take their toll, Kim Jong Un may be changing course

How a leadership reshuffle could spell trouble for future North Korean reforms
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 14, 2019
North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA
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North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA

Personnel reshuffles dominated DPRK's legislature first meeting on Thursday

North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 12, 2019
In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA
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In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA

The DPRK's top legislative body held a major meeting on Thursday

In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA
NK Pro
NK Pro April 12, 2019
Choe Son Hui promoted to first vice foreign minister, state media confirms

Choe Son Hui promoted to first vice foreign minister, state media confirms

Promotion sees Choe become the highest-ranking female diplomat in DPRK history

Choe Son Hui promoted to first vice foreign minister, state media confirms
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 12, 2019
Kim Jong Un given new title amid broader North Korean political shake-up

Kim Jong Un given new title amid broader North Korean political shake-up

DPRK leader described as "supreme representative of all the Korean people" in Friday's Rodong Sinmun

Kim Jong Un given new title amid broader North Korean political shake-up
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 11, 2019
North Korea’s legislature replaces key officials in first meeting since election

North Korea’s legislature replaces key officials in first meeting since election

First session of 14th SPA sees several long-time officials step down

North Korea’s legislature replaces key officials in first meeting since election
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 11, 2019
The fourth plenum of the seventh party central committee: what stood out
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The fourth plenum of the seventh party central committee: what stood out

Domestic economy, partial leadership shuffles dominate major WPK meeting

The fourth plenum of the seventh party central committee: what stood out
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 11, 2019