North Korea politics

The Worker's Party's apex meeting comes after a year of economic pain resulting from COVID-19-induced border closures.

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.

Despite its avowedly socialist nature, North Korea is governed by a rigid class system – and not all defectors come from the bottom.

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.

The scope and level of North Korea’s next move will be determined by the extent and type of the benefits it expects.

The Kim cult of personality and what it means for U.S. diplomacy with North Korea.

Doan Thi Huong’s release will mean no one is left in custody for the shocking murder in Kuala Lumpur’s airport.

Indonesia’s government had pushed hard for her release, arguing she was “manipulated by North Korean intelligence.”

Domestic politics are a more natural explanations for Pyongyang's political moves, like the recently announced amnesty.

Kim Jong-un may be ready to assert his own unique leadership style.

The Kim regime has turned its new economic elites into an increasingly important source of revenue.

Looking back at a three-year business training program for women.