Kim Jong Un’s Domestic Policy Record in His First Year: Surprisingly Good
The year 2012 started with hysterical nationwide mourning for the deceased leader Kim Jong Il. The country was gripped with…
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From politics to economics, from leadership succession to the introduction of fast food restaurants, there is a lot going on inside North Korea.
Part III: Overhauling the Legacy Government
This is Part III of a three-part series written by Dr. Alexandre Mansourov assessing the leadership changes during Kim Jong…
Part II: The Kim Family Reigns: Preserving the Monarchy and Strengthening the Party-State
This is Part II of a three-part analytical series written by Dr. Alexandre Y. Mansourov assessing the leadership changes during…
Part I: A Dynamically Stable Regime
Editors’ Note: Beginning today, the first anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s assumption of power in North Korea, 38 North is…