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Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

The State Affairs Commission and the consolidation of Kim Jong Un’s power

The State Affairs Commission and the consolidation of Kim Jong Un’s power

Kim strengthens grasp on power with new title and decision-making organ

The State Affairs Commission and the consolidation of Kim Jong Un’s power
Maria Rosaria Coduti
Maria Rosaria Coduti July 12, 2016
Post-coup North Korea: A China-controlled future puppet state?

Post-coup North Korea: A China-controlled future puppet state?

The future circumstances under which China might wish to influence a Northern Korean government

Post-coup North Korea: A China-controlled future puppet state?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 12, 2016
Mixed messages on smoking restrictions in North Korea

Mixed messages on smoking restrictions in North Korea

Pyongyang pushing anti-smoking measures, however in-country sources see mixed applications

Mixed messages on smoking restrictions in North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 6, 2016
Why a North Korean Deng Xiaoping should not be expected

Why a North Korean Deng Xiaoping should not be expected

North Korean economy developing slowly, sweeping reforms unlikely needed for continuation of trend

Why a North Korean Deng Xiaoping should not be expected
Georgy Toloraya
Georgy Toloraya July 5, 2016
A developmental dictatorship (with North Korean characteristics)

A developmental dictatorship (with North Korean characteristics)

The Byungjin line’s chances of succeeding are not impossible – just really unlikely

A developmental dictatorship (with North Korean characteristics)
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 4, 2016
Diplomacy with North Korea? Not yet

Diplomacy with North Korea? Not yet

Negotiations with Pyongyang are doomed until its end goals change

Diplomacy with North Korea? Not yet
John Lee
John Lee June 23, 2016
The Kim family’s code of silence: Speaking up can be dangerous

The Kim family’s code of silence: Speaking up can be dangerous

Speaking out, as some of Kim Jong Un's family members recently did, can cost people their lives

The Kim family’s code of silence: Speaking up can be dangerous
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin June 20, 2016
Where some of the worst rumors on North Korea come from

Where some of the worst rumors on North Korea come from

Why would someone tell nonsense to the media again and again? More important, why would we let him?

Where some of the worst rumors on North Korea come from
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy June 16, 2016
In May, Kim Jong Un focuses on economy after Party Congress
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In May, Kim Jong Un focuses on economy after Party Congress

Kim’s activity emphasizes politics & economics, uncharacteristically eschews military affairs

In May, Kim Jong Un focuses on economy after Party Congress
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 7, 2016
N.Korean snacks: The good, the bland and the prettily packaged

N.Korean snacks: The good, the bland and the prettily packaged

We asked defectors, S.Koreans what they think of North-produced snacks; the answers may surprise you

N.Korean snacks: The good, the bland and the prettily packaged
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 5, 2016