Others thought it would be during a 1990s famine or when national founder Kim Il-sung died in 1994. And when the death of his son, Kim Jong-il, thrust a little-known 20-something into power in 2011, …
Knowledge about North Korea’s Kim is limited, but crucial
New rumors about Kim Jong Un pour in daily. The North Korean leader is dead. Or he’s very ill. Or maybe he’s just recuperating in his luxury compound, or isolating himself from the coronavirus. As …
Electoral Triumph Spurs Green New Deal in South Korea
Citizens say they are ready for a renewed emphasis on making peace with North Korea and creating a greener future less dependent on fossil fuels.
23 photos show what life in North Korea is like during its coronavirus lockdown
North Korea has implemented a number of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but its claims of zero cases are highly unlikely.
Analysts: U.S., China should tread carefully in case of North Korea collapse
China plays an outsize role in North Korea’s economy, but its clout in the region doesn’t mean Beijing can easily intervene in the event of North Korea instability, U.S. analysts say.
Outsiders consider possibility of chaos in North Korea
TOKYO — North Korea’s collapse has been predicted — wrongly— for decades. Some said it would happen after fighting ended in the Korean War in 1953. Others thought it would be during a 1990s famine or …
Pompeo says no sight of North Korea’s Kim, real risk of famine in country
The United States has caught no sight of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and is watching reports about his health, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, adding there was a real risk …
Who Would Succeed Kim Jong Un in North Korea? Look to Mount Paektu
There is little doubt the next leader up would be a Kim family member, though the options look limited, with some analysts pointing to Kim Yo Jong, sister and confidante of the dictator, as a likely c …
Pompeo says US mission in North Korea ‘remains the same’ regardless of leadership, amid conflicting reports on Kim Jong Un
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the U.S. mission of denuclearization in North Korea will remain the same no matter who leads the regime, amid conflicting reports on Kim Jong Un’s …
Pompeo says ‘still hopeful’ for a North Korea deal
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he remained hopeful for a nuclear agreement with North Korea, despite speculation about leader Kim Jong Un’s health and a standstill in talks. Pompeo, …