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Kim Jong-un
![The Other Side of Corruption in North Korea The Other Side of Corruption in North Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-10_13-37-24.jpg)
The Other Side of Corruption in North Korea
By Jonathan Corrado
It could be argued that more pervasive corruption is leading to new freedoms.
![North Korea's Nuclear Test, Satellite Launch, and Byungjin North Korea's Nuclear Test, Satellite Launch, and Byungjin](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-09_22-56-56.jpg)
North Korea's Nuclear Test, Satellite Launch, and Byungjin
By Ankit Panda
Is North Korea's recent spate of provocation leading up to a pivot toward economic reform?
![Bringing North Korea Into Line Bringing North Korea Into Line](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-16_23-45-03.jpg)
Bringing North Korea Into Line
By David A. Welch
What might make Kim Jong-un want to give up nuclear weapons?
![4 Myths About North Korea 4 Myths About North Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-07_17-21-15.jpg)
4 Myths About North Korea
By Dingding Chen
In order to successfully approach North Korea, steer clear of these unhelpful myths.
![How Far Along Are North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles? How Far Along Are North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-11_03-39-26.jpg)
How Far Along Are North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles?
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's latest submarine-launched ballistic missile video appears unconvincing.
![Top North Korean Official Dies in Car Crash Top North Korean Official Dies in Car Crash](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-30_20-09-17.jpg)
Top North Korean Official Dies in Car Crash
By Shannon Tiezzi
The death of Kim Yang-gon will affect Pyongyang's relations with its neighbors, China and South Korea.
![The Limits of Agricultural Reform in North Korea The Limits of Agricultural Reform in North Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-18_16-47-34.jpg)
The Limits of Agricultural Reform in North Korea
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
As long as North Korea’s agriculture continues to be centrally planned by the state, it can only improve so much.
![Taking Stock of North Korea's Nuclear Program Taking Stock of North Korea's Nuclear Program](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-18_11-42-53.jpg)
Taking Stock of North Korea's Nuclear Program
By Benjamin David Baker
The latest comments by the country's leader need to be taken with more than a pinch of salt.
![Why Did Kim Jong-un's Showcase Band Cancel Their China Show? Why Did Kim Jong-un's Showcase Band Cancel Their China Show?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-26_17-01-15.jpg)
Why Did Kim Jong-un's Showcase Band Cancel Their China Show?
By Bo Zhiyue
Whatever the specifics, the cancellation is a case of two powerful leaders -- Xi and Kim -- clashing.
![North Korean Musical Groups Abruptly Cancel Concerts in Beijing North Korean Musical Groups Abruptly Cancel Concerts in Beijing](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-27_21-36-21.jpg)
North Korean Musical Groups Abruptly Cancel Concerts in Beijing
By Shannon Tiezzi
North Korea's State Merited Chorus and the Moranbong Band left China without performing, and with little explanation.
![North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Fails North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Fails](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-29_20-08-30.jpg)
North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Fails
By Ankit Panda
North Korea tested its Bukkeukseong-1/KN-11 missile again. This time, the test may actually have been submarine-launched.
![Senior North Korean Official Gets Sent for 'Re-education' Senior North Korean Official Gets Sent for 'Re-education'](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-24_22-46-05.jpg)
Senior North Korean Official Gets Sent for 'Re-education'
By Ankit Panda
Choe Ryong-hae, a senior North Korean official and frequent diplomatic envoy, has been punished for incompetence.