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Choe Ryong-hae

US Announces New Human Rights Sanctions on 3 Senior North Korean Officials

US Announces New Human Rights Sanctions on 3 Senior North Korean Officials

By Ankit Panda
The sanctions include Choe Ryong Hae, Kim Jong Un's perceived "number two."

Funeral List Debunks North Korean Purge Rumors

Funeral List Debunks North Korean Purge Rumors

By John Power
Two top officials rumored to have been executed have reappeared in elite North Korean politics.
How Will China and the US Address the North Korean Puzzle?

How Will China and the US Address the North Korean Puzzle?

By Mu Chunshan
With Xi Jinping in the United States this week, North Korea should figure high on the agenda.

Where Do China and North Korea Stand in 2015?

Where Do China and North Korea Stand in 2015?

By Ankit Panda
SinoNK's Adam Cathcart joins The Diplomat's Ankit Panda to discuss recent trends in North Korea-China relations.

This Man Is Now Number 2 in North Korea

This Man Is Now Number 2 in North Korea

By Ankit Panda
Hwang Pyong-so is now indisputably second-in-command in North Korea.

The Renaissance in Russia-North Korea Relations

The Renaissance in Russia-North Korea Relations

By Shannon Tiezzi
Moscow and Pyongyang talk economics and nuclear issues during Choe Ryong-hae’s visit to Russia.

North Korea: Old Threats Meet a New International Attack

North Korea: Old Threats Meet a New International Attack

By Clint Richards
Renewed nuclear test threats are old tactics, as allies will keep Pyongyang from the ICC.
North Korean Official Departs for Russia

North Korean Official Departs for Russia

By Tae-jun Kang
Choe Ryong-hae, Kim Jong-un's special envoy to Putin, has left for Russia.

Choe Ryong-hae Is North Korea’s Number 2… Again

Choe Ryong-hae Is North Korea’s Number 2… Again

By Zachary Keck
With his upcoming trip to Russia, Choe Ryong-hae appears to have regained his position as North Korea's number two.

DPRK Special Envoy to Russia as UN ‘Atrocities’ Vote Looms

DPRK Special Envoy to Russia as UN ‘Atrocities’ Vote Looms

By Clint Richards
Plus a recap of trilateral meetings. Regional foreign affairs weekly wrap-up.

Kim Jong-un Tightens Grip on Military

Kim Jong-un Tightens Grip on Military

By Tae-jun Kang
The North Korean leader appears to be trying to strengthen the Workers' Party of Korea's control over the military.
Report: Kim Jong-un Executes Another Powerful Aide

Report: Kim Jong-un Executes Another Powerful Aide

By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Kyong Ok of North Korea’s powerful Organization and Guidance Department has reportedly been executed.

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