Ri Pyong Chol: Kim’s New Right Hand Man?
On July 8, The Korea Herald proclaimed that Ri Pyong Chol had risen to “number five” in North …
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Co-opting the Narrative: How Changing Women’s Roles Provide Legitimacy to Kim Jong Un
On July 30, KCNA reaffirmed the country’s commitment to gender equality with a short notice on …
Does Kim Jong Un Have a Succession Plan?
Kim Jong Un has not been seen in public since April 11, feeding considerable speculation about …
The Lamps are Going Out in Asia
“The lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.” — …