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Kim Jong-un
Denuclearization, Diplomacy, and Beyond: North Korea Plans for 2021
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong Un’s year did not go as planned. What lies ahead for the Korean Peninsula?
China Underscores Solidarity With North Korea on Party Anniversary
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing downplayed the military parade - and the new ICBM - but was keen to praise Kim Jong Un's leadership and achievements.
A Nuclear North Korea’s Wake-up Call
By Ankit Panda
A spectacular pre-dawn parade on Saturday served to remind the world of North Korea’s continuing missile progress.
North Korea’s Parade: The Domestic Context
By Ankit Panda
North Korea’s upcoming October 10 celebrations will have an important ideological component.
Kim Jong Un Apologizes Over Shooting Death of South Korean
By Associated Press
South Korean officials said the North Korean leader had issued a rare apology, likely to de-escalate tensions after the shocking incident.
What the US Thinks It Learned About Kim Jong Un
By Patrick M. Cronin
Dialogue with North Korea can deepen mutual understanding – or mutual mistrust.
How to Read Kim Jong Un’s Letters to President Trump
By 38 North / Robert Carlin
Diplomatic correspondence has always been difficult to read. Here, a translation of what one of Kim's letters might look like in regular parlance.
North Korea’s Kim Urges Quick Recovery From Typhoon Damage
By Associated Press
Kim Jong Un is seeking to bolster unity at home in the face of economic setbacks and external pressure.
North Korea Comes to Terms With Internal and External Challenges
By Ankit Panda
North Korea, like much of the world, is looking forward to 2021.
South Korea Reacts to News North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Is Delegating Power
By Tae-jun Kang
The report has led to a wave of rumors – Kim in a coma? – and accusations – Seoul trying to “distract” the public from its own missteps.
North Korea Lifts Kaesong Lockdown, Rejects Foreign Aid
By Associated Press
North Korea still hasn’t confirmed a single COVID case, but remains on alert, refusing to accept foreign aid due to fears of infection.
Deciphering News About North Korea
By Atsuhito Isozaki
What to look for amid the bellicosity.