korea workers' party Archives - 38 North

Moving Past the Kim-Putin Summit: Eyes on the Party Plenary Meeting for Cues

Rachel Minyoung Lee

Jun 27, 2024

Domestic Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Media Analysis

Vladimir Putin’s less-than-24-hour visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or …

North Korea’s Party Personnel Shuffles: A Reality Check

Rachel Minyoung Lee and 38 North

Jul 23, 2021

Domestic Affairs

What is going on in North Korea? North Korea’s already-fragile economy is ailing as the …

Kim Carefully Nudges the Dialogue Door Open Wider

38 North

Jun 18, 2021

Commentary, Media Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s comments on US policy at the ongoing party plenum[1]—a notable shift from the …

Kim Jong Un’s October 10 Speech: More Than Missiles

38 North

Oct 13, 2020

Domestic Affairs, Media Analysis, WMD

For his speech at the October 10 celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the Korean Workers’ …