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North Korea politics
How the Kim Regime Managed to Survive in North Korea (So Far)
By Chan Young Bang
The North Korean regime managed to stay afloat, but its survival strategy, heavily depending on labor extraction and repression, only further distorted the economy.
The Hereditary Dictatorships of North Korea, Cambodia Have Shared Soviet Roots
By David Whitehouse
Both nations traveled a similar path from Soviet patronage to personalist autocracy.
Will Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Succeed Him? High-Ranking North Korean Officials Have Doubts.
By Seulkee Jang
Much attention is focused on whether Kim Ju Ae will succeed her father, but North Korean officials have other explanations for her increased visibility.
The Apparent Rise of Kim Jong Un’s Daughter
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
And the fading prominence of his sister Kim Yo Jong.
Kim Jong Un’s Changing Public Persona
By Emma Nymoen
COVID-19 has given Kim a unique opportunity to shift his public persona from that of a military leader into more of a father figure – even as he imposes stricter policies than ever.
Kim Gives North Korea’s Most Famous Newscaster a Luxury Home
By Hyung-jin Kim
Experts say Kim is providing special treatment to elite North Koreans to boost their loyalty as he grapples with myriad challenges.
A Long Road to Nowhere: 10 Years of the Kim Jong Un Regime
By Hae Kyung Ahn
In April, Kim Jong Un will mark the 10th anniversary of his complete succession to power. He doesn't have much to celebrate.
Kim Jong Un: A Decade of Trial and Error
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
The pace of policy turnarounds has been dizzying.
North Korea: A Decade Under Kim Jong Un
By Rachel Minyoung Lee
What has the past decade revealed about Kim’s leadership style and goals for North Korea?
North Korea in a Nutshell
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Kongdan Oh.
South Korea’s Intelligence Agency Confirms North Korean Cyberattacks
By Mitch Shin
An NIS briefing contained new information on North Korea’s cyberattacks, as well as political developments.
Can North Korea Survive Without Its Chairman?
By Chan Young Bang
For all intents and purposes, Kim Jong Un is the DPRK. Such a system won't survive a leadership transition at this juncture.
North Korea Holds Huge Military Parade as Kim Vows Nuclear Might
By Associated Press
The parade, which included a new submarine-launched ballistic missile, closed out the eight-day Workers' Party congress.
5 Key Takeaways from North Korea’s Party Congress
By Gabriela Bernal
North Korea set an assertive tone for 2021 through its Party Congress.
Kim Jong Un Declares North Korea Will Advance Nuclear Capabilities
By Mitch Shin
During the Eighth Party Congress, Kim vowed to enhance the country’s missile programs and nuclear power – a worrying sign for diplomacy with the U.S. and South Korea.
North Korea Party Congress Begins With Kim Jong Un’s Confession of Failure on the Economy
By Mitch Shin
One of the most important events in North Korea started January 5 as Kim conveyed his messages over the quarantine and economy.
North Korea’s Biggest Political Event Comes at Fraught Moment
By Associated Press
The Worker's Party's apex meeting comes after a year of economic pain resulting from COVID-19-induced border closures.
Mired in Crises, North Korea’s Kim to Open Big Party Meeting
By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung
Kim Jong Un is grappling with the toughest challenges of his nine-year rule as he prepares to host the ruling Workers’ Party congress in January.
North Korea’s Elite Defectors
By Mitch Shin
Despite its avowedly socialist nature, North Korea is governed by a rigid class system – and not all defectors come from the bottom.
South Korea Reacts to News North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Is Delegating Power
By Tae-jun Kang
The report has led to a wave of rumors – Kim in a coma? – and accusations – Seoul trying to “distract” the public from its own missteps.
How Far Will North Korea’s Military Adventurism Go?
By Jina Kim
The scope and level of North Korea’s next move will be determined by the extent and type of the benefits it expects.
Anna Fifield on the Cult of Kim Jong Un
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Kim cult of personality and what it means for U.S. diplomacy with North Korea.
2nd Murder Suspect in Kim Jong Nam Killing to Be Released Soon
By Eileen Ng
Doan Thi Huong’s release will mean no one is left in custody for the shocking murder in Kuala Lumpur’s airport.
Indonesian Suspect Freed 2 Years After Killing of Kim Jong Nam
By Eileen Ng
Indonesia’s government had pushed hard for her release, arguing she was “manipulated by North Korean intelligence.”
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