ninth party congress Archives - 38 North

With Little Incentive to Engage the US, North Korea Deepens Russia and China Ties

Kibum Han

Apr 15, 2026

Foreign Affairs, NK Briefing

This article is from the fourth edition (January – March 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly …

From Party Congress to Supreme People’s Assembly: Kim’s Power Consolidation, Self-Reliance Strategy, and New Five-Year Plan

Apr 15, 2026

Domestic Affairs, NK Briefing

This article is from the fourth edition (January – March 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly …

North Korea Tests New Theater Launch Platforms as Party Congress Continues Nuclear/Missile Buildup

Vann H. Van Diepen

Apr 15, 2026

NK Briefing, WMD

This article is from the fourth edition (January – March 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly …

Expert Takes on Opening Session of the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly

Rachel Minyoung Lee, Gyeong Seob Oh, Mitsuhiro Mimura and Kibum Han

Mar 25, 2026

Domestic Affairs, Media Analysis

Authors of 38 North’s North Korea Briefing, a quarterly publication on North Korea’s internal …