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How elite North Korean women have shattered the glass ceiling under Kim Jong Un
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How elite North Korean women have shattered the glass ceiling under Kim Jong Un

Daughter’s frequent appearances and women in key posts showcase shifting attitudes about roles women can play

How elite North Korean women have shattered the glass ceiling under Kim Jong Un
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov February 17, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears to skip ceremony for father’s birthday for first time

Kim Jong Un appears to skip ceremony for father’s birthday for first time

State media says North Korean leader sent flower basket to Kim Jong Il’s shrine but doesn’t mention visit

Kim Jong Un appears to skip ceremony for father’s birthday for first time
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 17, 2023
Kim Jong Un creates new bodyguard unit in latest effort to bolster security
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Kim Jong Un creates new bodyguard unit in latest effort to bolster security

Guard unit’s establishment also coincides with increasing public presence of North Korean leader’s daughter

Kim Jong Un creates new bodyguard unit in latest effort to bolster security
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 16, 2023
Kim Jong Un opens construction on major housing and farm projects in capital

Kim Jong Un opens construction on major housing and farm projects in capital

State media reveals worker camp near Pyongyang is for new greenhouse farm in latest effort to combat food shortages

Kim Jong Un opens construction on major housing and farm projects in capital
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 16, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s daughter unlikely to be next leader of North Korea: Seoul minister

Kim Jong Un’s daughter unlikely to be next leader of North Korea: Seoul minister

Unification ministry's Kwon Young-se also raises doubts about reported DPRK outreach regarding separated families

Kim Jong Un’s daughter unlikely to be next leader of North Korea: Seoul minister
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 15, 2023
Book review: A history of North Korea found nowhere else

Book review: A history of North Korea found nowhere else

‘The North Korean Army’ mines sources in multiple languages to deliver rich but accessible account of the DPRK

Book review: A history of North Korea found nowhere else
David Tizzard
David Tizzard February 15, 2023
New military promotions appear to underscore North Korea’s focus on missiles
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New military promotions appear to underscore North Korea’s focus on missiles

Recently revealed ICBM units may have new commanders, while Politburo Presidium member a conspicuous no-show at parade

New military promotions appear to underscore North Korea’s focus on missiles
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser February 14, 2023
North Korea to issue new stamps featuring Kim Jong Un’s daughter

North Korea to issue new stamps featuring Kim Jong Un’s daughter

Girl appears on nearly half of new postage stamps commemorating Nov. ICBM launch, underscoring her growing prominence

North Korea to issue new stamps featuring Kim Jong Un’s daughter
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 14, 2023
How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite

How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite

City of Lights has long held dark appeal for DPRK nobility seeking entertainment or just refuge from Pyongyang intrigue

How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite
Nicolas Levi
Nicolas Levi February 14, 2023
O Kuk Ryol, North Korean general under 3 generations of Kim leaders, dies at 90

O Kuk Ryol, North Korean general under 3 generations of Kim leaders, dies at 90

Revolutionary family ensured quick rise in Pyongyang, but botched reforms in 1980s set back his political career

O Kuk Ryol, North Korean general under 3 generations of Kim leaders, dies at 90
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy February 13, 2023
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