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Ahead of Rare Party Congress, North Korea Releases New Slogans. So What?

Ahead of Rare Party Congress, North Korea Releases New Slogans. So What?

By Ankit Panda
Do North Korea's new party slogans tell us anything about the intended nature of the 7th Workers' Party Congress?
North Korea's Military Parade: Major Takeaways

North Korea's Military Parade: Major Takeaways

By Ankit Panda
North Korea commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Korean Worker's Party's founding, with China looking on.

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 Interview: The Importance of Parody

The Interview: The Importance of Parody

By Robert Potter
Parody has a vital role in making the abysmal look abnormal.

China Not Invited to Kim Jong-il's Death Anniversary Commemoration

China Not Invited to Kim Jong-il's Death Anniversary Commemoration

By Ankit Panda
The North Korean government will not invite China to the commemoration of Kim Jong-il's third death anniversary.
No, Kim Jong-un's Not Visiting China (Yet)

No, Kim Jong-un's Not Visiting China (Yet)

By Shannon Tiezzi
Widely quoted comments by China's ambassador to Seoul don't indicate plans for Kim Jong-un to visit China.

Karaoke Returns to North Korea

Karaoke Returns to North Korea

By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Jong-un has ordered that Noraebangs resume operations across the country.
North Korea: The Problem with Reconciliation Via Engagement

North Korea: The Problem with Reconciliation Via Engagement

By Richard Weitz
Engagement does not have a good track record at producing breakthroughs with Pyongyang.

North Korea’s Top 5 Threats of 2013

North Korea’s Top 5 Threats of 2013

By Dominic Meoli
Looking for insights in the rhetoric offered by Pyongyang over the past year.

The Significance of Russia’s Frustration with North Korea

The Significance of Russia’s Frustration with North Korea

By Stephen Blank
Pyongyang appears to have shunned Moscow's attempts at direct engagement.

The Method in North Korea’s Madness

The Method in North Korea’s Madness

By Zachary Keck
The manner in which Jang Song-Thaek was purged is almost unprecedented, underscoring Kim Jong-Un’s acute insecurity.
Kim Jong-Un Purges His Uncle From Regime Leadership

Kim Jong-Un Purges His Uncle From Regime Leadership

By Ankit Panda
The purge emblematizes Kim Jong-Un’s continued consolidation of power

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