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North Korea Remains Stable Amid Increased Emphasis on Party Discipline, Some Governance Anomalies, and Daughter’s Growing Prominence

Isozaki Atsuhito

Jul 31, 2025

Domestic Affairs, NK Briefing

This article is from the first edition (April-June 2025) of 38 North’s new quarterly product, …

We’re a Happy Family: Decoding Kim Ju Ae’s Family Affiliations

Dec 20, 2023

Domestic Affairs

November 18 marked the one-year anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s (KJU) daughter, Kim Ju Ae, being …

The Rise of Women Leaders in North Korea

Darcie Draudt-Véjares

Sep 25, 2020

Commentary, Domestic Affairs

Since Kim Jong Un came to power, North Korean media has carefully curated the public image of …

Co-opting the Narrative: How Changing Women’s Roles Provide Legitimacy to Kim Jong Un

Darcie Draudt-Véjares and 38 North

Jul 30, 2020

Commentary, Domestic Affairs

On July 30, KCNA reaffirmed the country’s commitment to gender equality with a short notice on …