North Korea’s New Party Rules and the Limits of Delegated Authority
This article is from the sixth edition (July–September 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly product, …
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Domestic Affairs
From politics to economics, from leadership succession to the introduction of fast food restaurants, there is a lot going on inside North Korea.
Sister Before Daughter: Kim Yo Jong and the Normalization of Female Paektu Authority for Kim Ju Ae
Kim Yo Jong is arguably North Korea’s most powerful woman. However, existing explanations of …
What Health Diplomacy Can Offer US-DPRK Engagement
After years of stalled talks, health cooperation could give Washington a practical way to …
Changes in the KPA High Command
On August 29, Kim Jong Un presided over both an awards ceremony for three defense industry …