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Kim Jong-un
Four Flashpoints to Watch in 2014
By Harry Kazianis
After a tense 2013, don’t expect the Asia-Pacific to be any less fraught next year.
North Korea Could Manufacture Reactor Fuel at Yongbyon Nuclear Complex
By Ankit Panda
A few links covering developments across Japan and the Korean peninsula before the weekend.
History, Family, and Entitlement: The New Leaders in Northeast Asia
By Kerry Brown
Today's leaders in Northeast Asia share a sense of historical entitlement, due to long family histories of leadership.
Kim Jong-Un was “Very Drunk” When Executions Began
By Zachary Keck
According to a report, the North Korean leader was very drunk when he ordered the first of the recent executions.
The Significance of Russia’s Frustration with North Korea
By Stephen Blank
Pyongyang appears to have shunned Moscow's attempts at direct engagement.
China's Official Response To Jang Song-Thaek's Execution: An Analysis
By Mu Chunshan
The short statement by China's MFA on the situation in North Korea is actually quite revealing.
With Jang Song-taek’s Execution, Kim Jong-un Goes Back to the 50s
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
How public show-trials and executions became a political tradition in North Korea
Is North Korea Preparing Its Fourth Nuclear Test?
By Zachary Keck
While the possibility cannot be ruled out, there's little reason to believe another nuclear test is imminent.
Rodman Headed for Pyongyang Despite Political Turmoil
By J.T. Quigley
Days after Jang Song-Thaek’s execution, “The Worm” confirms a return visit.
The Method in North Korea’s Madness
By Zachary Keck
The manner in which Jang Song-Thaek was purged is almost unprecedented, underscoring Kim Jong-Un’s acute insecurity.
What Jang Song-Thaek's Purge Tells Us About Kim Jong-Un's Ambitions
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong-Un sends a series of powerful messages by purging his uncle, who was seen as a reformist.
Is Kim Jong-Un Headed For China?
By Zachary Keck
Chinese state media is calling for the North Korean leader to be invited to Beijing, suggesting a trip will be forthcoming.