The Eternally Present and Future Leadership in North Korea
By Nicholas Hamisevicz There was an interesting contrast last week on the Korean peninsula as South Koreans went to the polls to democratically elect members…
By Nicholas Hamisevicz There was an interesting contrast last week on the Korean peninsula as South Koreans went to the polls to democratically elect members…
North Korea recently held a series of meetings to formalize leadership positions in the new regime. Kim Jong-il was named the Eternal Secretary General, while Kim Jong-un became the party’s First Secretary. Here is an updated Workers Party of Korea leadership chart.
Kim Jong-il is named the Eternal Secretary General and other promotions in North Korea.
North Korea recently announced a special amnesty to prisoners, the first in over six years, to be issued beginning on February 1, in observance of…
A look at the issues to watch for in 2012 on the Korea peninsula.
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…