Jong-nam Hardly a Sidebranch
Choson Ilbo, citing two anonymous sources, reports that Kim Jong-nam (KJI’s oldest son) did not attend a family birthday celebration on Tuesday (16 February) : North Korean leader Kim Jong-il’s … Continue reading
New Kangwon Provincial KWP Chief Secretary
Paek Kye-ryong is the new Chief Secretary of the Kangwon KWP Provincial Committee. His appointment was found in several North Korean media reports this month which referred to him as … Continue reading
NK Official Requests to Defect in Russia
Kyodo News reports that a DPRK official currently being detained in Russia has requested to defect to the Russian Federation or another unnamed country. Kyodo reports: The 40-year-old man, who … Continue reading
New NK Diploreps in Beijing
JoongAng Daily reports that the DPRK is replacing its ambassador and deputy chief of mission in Beijing imminently. Cho Jin-su, who has been the NK ambassador in China for ten … Continue reading
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