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Kim Jong-un
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.
Pyongyang’s Poverty Politics
By Zach Przystup
In the wake of the UN report, it’s time to look at targeted financial sanctions.
Why North Korean Analysis Is Changing
By Steven Denney
Part two of a two-part series that looks at the new era in North Korean studies.
What the Debate Over Who Rules North Korea Really Shows
By Steven Denney
The arguments over who really has power suggest an important new era in North Korean studies.
Abe and Xi Finally Met: So What?
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck discuss Asia's most important handshake of 2014, and North Korea's "charm offensive."
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
By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Kyong Ok of North Korea’s powerful Organization and Guidance Department has reportedly been executed.
North Korea’s Charm Offensive: New Cards, Same Player
By Paul Haenle and Anne Sherman
China's tougher stance towards North Korea may be driving Pyongyang's current wave of outreach.
North Korea Lashes Out as International Criminal Court Threat Looms
By Ankit Panda
A North Korean diplomat strongly rejected accusations that human rights violations are taking place in North Korea.
Kim Jong-un: A Fashion Icon
By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Jong-un's paeki hairstyle is taking North Korea by storm.
Kim Jong-un Treated by Foreign Doctor
By Zachary Keck
A French doctor was flown into North Korea last month to treat Kim Jong-un for a leg injury.
Does Kim Really Run North Korea? Find Out with Military Diplomacy
By Van Jackson
The time has come to begin engaging diplomatically with North Korea’s military.