Updated January 11, 2012. With the passing of Kim Jong-il, North Korea’s leadership transition is being formally put into place. Here is a quick abridged...

While China is North Korea's major benefactor, Asia's other emerging giant has the option of reacting to its interests in the region rather providing the regime support to maintain stability.

Three sets of messages have emerged from the North Korean media in the days since Kim Chong-il’s death on December 17. The first two sets...

By Sarah K. Yun North Korea’s 2012 New Year Editorial had a few highlights with ample unsharpened messages. The overall objective was to emphasize strength...

By Troy Stangarone While 2011 will ultimately be remembered for the passing of Kim Jong-il, it was also a year of significant change and new...

By Chad 0’Carroll Hundreds of thousands of mourning North Koreans lined the bitterly cold streets of Pyongyang today to say goodbye to their leader, Kim...