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At major military meeting, Kim Jong Un urges army to step up political education

At major military meeting, Kim Jong Un urges army to step up political education

Current situation requires KPA to be stronger than ever, DPRK leader says

At major military meeting, Kim Jong Un urges army to step up political education
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 27, 2019
Trial of Vietnamese defendant in Kim Jong Nam murder case to go ahead

Trial of Vietnamese defendant in Kim Jong Nam murder case to go ahead

Decision follows surprise release of Siti Aisyah on Tuesday

Trial of Vietnamese defendant in Kim Jong Nam murder case to go ahead
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 14, 2019
Contingency planning: who would succeed Kim Jong Un?

Contingency planning: who would succeed Kim Jong Un?

The DPRK leader's death could lead to a major power vacuum, though stability would likely prevail

Contingency planning: who would succeed Kim Jong Un?
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy March 14, 2019
Kim Jong Un left off list of officials elected to 14th Supreme People’s Assembly

Kim Jong Un left off list of officials elected to 14th Supreme People’s Assembly

Omission could mark the first time a North Korean leader has sat out SPA elections

Kim Jong Un left off list of officials elected to 14th Supreme People’s Assembly
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 12, 2019
Malaysia drops charges against Indonesian accused of Kim Jong Nam murder

Malaysia drops charges against Indonesian accused of Kim Jong Nam murder

Siti Aisyah set free Monday as Vietnamese suspect Doan Thi Huong's trial delayed until Thursday

Malaysia drops charges against Indonesian accused of Kim Jong Nam murder
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2019
North Korean media hails Kim Jong Un’s overseas trip, downplays summit outcome

North Korean media hails Kim Jong Un’s overseas trip, downplays summit outcome

Rodong Sinmun runs four pages highlighting people's "single-minded unity" in leader's absence

North Korean media hails Kim Jong Un’s overseas trip, downplays summit outcome
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 6, 2019
How North Korea’s highest-circulation newspaper covered the Hanoi summit
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How North Korea’s highest-circulation newspaper covered the Hanoi summit

The Rodong highlighted how much people missed the leader — and put a positive spin on the outcome

How North Korea’s highest-circulation newspaper covered the Hanoi summit
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy March 4, 2019
Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA

Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA

DPRK leader has also invited Vietnamese leader to Pyongyang, President’s office says

Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 1, 2019
Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA

Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA

Amid a U.S.-DPRK summit, delegation also visited Agriculture Science Institute

Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 1, 2019
South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon

South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon

In March 1 speech, ROK leader promises "peace-driven economy" on peninsula

South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 1, 2019