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North Korean Leader Guides Central Military Commission Meeting

North Korean Leader Guides Central Military Commission Meeting

By Mitch Shin
While ghosting daily calls with South Korea, North Korea reaffirmed its clear intention to beef up its nuclear capabilities. 

Kim Jong Un Convenes 3rd Enlarged Meeting of WPK’s Military Commission

Kim Jong Un Convenes 3rd Enlarged Meeting of WPK’s Military Commission

By Mitch Shin
Kim Jong Un discussed major agendas of his country’s military with his officials, raising speculation that a seventh nuclear test is imminent.
North Korea’s Parade: The Domestic Context

North Korea’s Parade: The Domestic Context

By Ankit Panda
North Korea’s upcoming October 10 celebrations will have an important ideological component.

North Korea Strengthens Propaganda Efforts Ahead of Key Party Anniversary

North Korea Strengthens Propaganda Efforts Ahead of Key Party Anniversary

By Tae-jun Kang
There hasn't been much to celebrate in North Korea this year. But with a key anniversary looming, the propaganda machine is trying to set a more festive mood.

What to Expect From North Korea’s Military Parade

What to Expect From North Korea’s Military Parade

By Bruce Klingner
Pyongyang is likely preparing to reveal new missiles – and more – during anniversary celebrations on October 10.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

North Korea Has a New Foreign Minister, But That Doesn’t Mean a Change in Policy

North Korea Has a New Foreign Minister, But That Doesn’t Mean a Change in Policy

By Dan DePetris
North Korea has a new foreign minister, but don't expect a new denuclearization policy.

The Glaring Omission in Kim Jong Un’s Plenary Speech

The Glaring Omission in Kim Jong Un’s Plenary Speech

By Daniel Aum
One thing that Kim didn’t say could signal that he is still open to negotiations with the U.S.
North Korea Announces Ruling Party Plenary Meeting for Late December 2019

North Korea Announces Ruling Party Plenary Meeting for Late December 2019

By Ankit Panda
The plenary meeting may coincide with a major policy decision by Kim Jong Un on diplomacy with the United States.

North Korea's Party Congress: Shrouded in Secrecy

North Korea's Party Congress: Shrouded in Secrecy

By John Power
Pyongyang invited foreign reporters to cover its party congress, but gave them nothing to report.

North Korea Weakly Flexes Military Muscles Ahead of Party Congress

North Korea Weakly Flexes Military Muscles Ahead of Party Congress

By John Power
Two failed missile launches were a bid to boost Kim Jong-un's prestige ahead of a rare party meeting.

Ahead of Rare Party Congress, North Korea Releases New Slogans. So What?

Ahead of Rare Party Congress, North Korea Releases New Slogans. So What?

By Ankit Panda
Do North Korea's new party slogans tell us anything about the intended nature of the 7th Workers' Party Congress?
North Korea Pushes Ahead on Agricultural Reforms

North Korea Pushes Ahead on Agricultural Reforms

Kim Jong-Un appears committed to limited agricultural reforms. These are doomed to fail.

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