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Kim Jong-un
![Can Capitalism Take Off in North Korea? Can Capitalism Take Off in North Korea?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-14_07-34-34.jpg)
Can Capitalism Take Off in North Korea?
By Hy-sang Lee
Flirtations with capitalism need to overcome a rigid ideology.
![No, China Isn't Abandoning North Korea No, China Isn't Abandoning North Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-26_17-01-15.jpg)
No, China Isn't Abandoning North Korea
By David Volodzko
The idea that Beijing will abandon North Korea remains wishful thinking.
North Korea’s March to Nuclear Relevance
By Zach Przystup
With North Korea’s growing nuclear threat, the tired policy of “strategic patience” needs to be put to bed.
![North Korea's Nuclear Future: A Conversation With Joel Wit North Korea's Nuclear Future: A Conversation With Joel Wit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-20_17-04-26.jpg)
North Korea's Nuclear Future: A Conversation With Joel Wit
By Ankit Panda
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Shannon Tiezzi discuss North Korea's nuclear weapons program with Joel Wit.
![What China and North Korea Really Think of Each Other What China and North Korea Really Think of Each Other](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-16_21-23-40.jpg)
What China and North Korea Really Think of Each Other
By Kerry Brown
Though often depicted as inseparable allies, in truth China-North Korea relations are on shaky ground.
![Moscow and Pyongyang: From Disdain to Partnership? Moscow and Pyongyang: From Disdain to Partnership?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-18_07-38-43.jpg)
Moscow and Pyongyang: From Disdain to Partnership?
By Richard Weitz
Russian-North Korean relations have been on a roll during the past year, but may soon encounter roadblocks.
![What Does North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Tell Us? What Does North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Tell Us?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-05_18-57-35.jpg)
What Does North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Tell Us?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Some say it could be a sign of Pyongyang’s growing capabilities.
![Kim Jong-un Executes Senior KPA General Kim Jong-un Executes Senior KPA General](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/1561_5243791c6e360.jpg)
Kim Jong-un Executes Senior KPA General
By Ankit Panda
General Pyon In-son, the head of operations of the KPA, was executed, reportedly for disagreeing with Kim Jong-un.
![The Sources of North Korean Conduct The Sources of North Korean Conduct](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-01_09-48-44.jpg)
The Sources of North Korean Conduct
By Andy Morimoto
We can be incensed by North Korean bellicosity, but we shouldn’t be surprised.
![It's Official: Kim Jong-un Will Visit Russia in May It's Official: Kim Jong-un Will Visit Russia in May](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sizes/thumbnail/14236_527b5e8f46794.jpg)
It's Official: Kim Jong-un Will Visit Russia in May
By Ankit Panda
A Russian presidential spokesperson has confirmed that Kim Jong-un will travel to Moscow in May 2015.
![Don't Expect Too Much From Inter-Korean Diplomacy Don't Expect Too Much From Inter-Korean Diplomacy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-24_14-42-58.jpg)
Don't Expect Too Much From Inter-Korean Diplomacy
By Mina Pollmann
Seoul cannot agree to Pyongyang's terms without backing from the U.S. -- and that's unlikely to happen.
![Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un Might Meet – in Russia Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un Might Meet – in Russia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-18_19-41-11.jpg)
Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un Might Meet – in Russia
By Shannon Tiezzi
Early signs indicate that the Chinese and North Korean leaders will both visit Moscow in May.