Kim Jong-un

And the fading prominence of his sister Kim Yo Jong.

Kim Jong Un inspected the National Aerospace Development Administration and urged technicians to launch the military reconnaissance satellite at the planned (but unspecified) date.

While ghosting daily calls with South Korea, North Korea reaffirmed its clear intention to beef up its nuclear capabilities. 

The resumption of inbound tourism is a barometer of the situation in the hermit kingdom.

Kim Jong Un told officials and scientists at a state nuclear weapons institute they must ramp up bomb fuel production to meet his goals to expand his nuclear arsenal “exponentially.”

Despite the regime’s deeply pervasive misogyny, North Korean women are making strides in the country's political and social spheres. 

Extreme caution is required when interpreting the public appearances of Kim’s daughter.

North Korea celebrated the 75th anniversary of the KPA’s founding through a military parade.

In a speech marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean People’s Army (KPA), leader Kim Jong Un urged his military to faithfully inherit the revolutionary and fighting spirit. 

During a meeting presided over by leader Kim Jong Un, North Korea again showed its ceaseless efforts to strengthen its military capabilities.

North Korean state media reported that Kim Jong Un sent New Year’s cards to leaders of various countries, including China and Russia.

Amid the strengthening military alliance between South Korea and the United States, Kim Jong Un vowed to expand his country's nuclear arsenal.