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Kim Jong-un
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.
Kim Jong-Un Purges His Uncle From Regime Leadership
By Ankit Panda
The purge emblematizes Kim Jong-Un’s continued consolidation of power
Dennis Rodman Hopes His Vodka Will Help US-North Korea Make Peace
The former NBA star believes his brand of vodka could be the perfect way to bring Obama and Kim Jong-Un together.
Kim Jong-Un Impersonator Delights Hong Kong, the Internet
After a viral photograph, one Australian man became a full-time “dictator.”
Why is Indonesia Courting North Korea?
Indonesia has said it wants to increase economic ties with Pyongyang. The relationship is an old one, however.