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Kim Jong-un
Kim Jong-Un's Sister Takes Control in North Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
According to a new report by a Seoul think tank, Kim Jong-un's younger sister is in charge during his absence.
Kim Jong-un and the NPAD: A Tale of Two Absences
By Steven Denney
There’s been some notable no-shows on the Korean Peninsula this week.
Kim Jong-un Is Out Sick
By Ankit Panda
A recent North Korea TV documentary suggests that Kim Jong-un is in poor health.
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.
Pyongyang Receives Key Japan Officials Before Report Release
By Clint Richards
Sanctions and improved diplomatic ties are being highlighted as the abductee report draws near.
Is North Korea’s Summer of Hostility Winding Down?
By Clint Richards
As joint US-ROK military drills close, now is the time to gauge Pyongyang’s appetite for dialogue.
Golf and Lightning: The Odd Realm of North Korean Sport
By Brian Benedictus
North Korea appears to be devoting increased attention and resources to sport.
After Ferguson, North Korea Slams ‘Serious Racial Discrimination in the US’
By Shannon Tiezzi
North Korea uses Ferguson to argue that the U.S. has no standing to criticize Pyongyang over human rights.
Why North Korea Will Stick Around For a While
By Jimin Hahm
As sanctions prove ineffective, information is the key to penetrating the Hermit Kingdom.
South Korea’s Limited Options for Engaging Pyongyang
By Hy-sang Lee
Between UN sanctions and Pyongyang’s survival instincts, Seoul has fewer carrots to offer Pyongyang.
ASEAN Forum Decries North Korea’s Weapons, While Tokyo and Pyongyang Speak
By Clint Richards
Japan took advantage of a rare opportunity to speak with Pyongyang’s foreign minister.
High Heels Are All the Rage in North Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Jong-Un's wife, Ri Sol-Ju, has made high heels the new fashion trend for North Korean women.