Kim Jong Un is far less focused on the outside world now than it is on him. He has significant challenges piling up at home.
Kim Jong Un Dumps North Korea’s Spy Chief, Top Bodyguard In Major Shakeup
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly replaced the head of the country’s main intelligence agency along with the Supreme Guard commander in charge of protection Kim and his family.
North Korea threatens to launch “Christmas gift” to the U.S.
U.S. intelligence officials say North Korea could launch a short-range missile test or rocket engine test at any time. They are also watching for a long-range test, which they say is possible, but not …
U.S. flies spy planes over North Korea amid Christmas gift threat
Christmas arrived with no apparent gift from North Korea despite that the regime had threatened to deliver something if the U.S. failed to restart stalled denuclearization talks. But the new bluster …
North Korea’s man in Spain, a socialist cheerleader who sells foreigners on the country’s advantages and takes a cut of deals
Spaniard Alejandro Cao de Benós found his calling in socialist North Korea – not least because of a shared ideology – and is keen to clear misconceptions about the health of the hermit kingdom and its …
North Korea promises to reveal a “new strategic weapon”
In another challenge to the U.S., North Korea’s leader is promising to reveal a “new strategic weapon.” Kim Jong Un’s vow was announced after North Korea’s capital celebrated the new year. According …
North Korea’s Cyber Threat
Washington has issued an advisory warning about North Korea’s (DPRK) ongoing cyber threat. According to the statement, “The DPRK’s malicious cyber activities threaten the Un …
Why North Korea might have fired on South Korea
Don’t read too much into the North Korean gunfire on Sunday against South Korean forces at the border demilitarized zone.
America Needs to Be More Flexible When Dealing with North Korea
In 2018, the relationship between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), despite having been largely adversarial since the Korean War, dramatically changed from …
What Happens Next with North Korea Now That Kim Jong-un’s Back
April had been rumored to be either dead, brain-dead, or otherwise incapacitated—made a return to the public eye (surprise!) when he appeared at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new fertilizer plant.