Jong Un Photographs (Come all without, come all within…)
Photographs of hereditary successor Kim Jong Un attending the 3rd Party Conference and posing with other members of the DPRK leadership were released by KCNA.
Party Conference Held
Kim Jong Un has been elected Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (along with GSD Chief, VMAR Ri Yong Ho). Jang Song Taek was elected an alternate (candidate) member … Continue reading
Kang Sok Ju’s New Posts
Kang Sok Ju has been appointed DPRK Vice Premier and and holding the title 1st Vice President of the DPRK Supreme (Central) Court. KCNA reported Kang’s appointment as Vice Premier … Continue reading
DPRK Prepares for Military Parade
The Korean People’s Army appears to be finalizing preparations for one of the DPRK’s largest military parades in its history. The parade will occur in Pyongyang, possibly as part of … Continue reading
Deferred Party Conference
Two weeks after party representatives began to assemble in Pyongyang, the 3rd Party Conference has been postponed. The official reason for the cancellation is damage and loss of life caused … Continue reading
Saetpyol’s School Recital
Home video imagery of a 15-year old Kim Jong Un (Kim Jong Eun; Kim Ch’ong-u’n) has appeared in the East Asian press. The home video depicts Jong Un unenthusiastically participating … Continue reading
Central Report Meeting Commemorates Foundation Day
The DPRK leadership congregated at the 25 April House of Culture Tuesday night, one day ahead of the 62nd anniversary of the country’s official foundation (9 September). During his report, … Continue reading
New N. Hamgyong Party Chief
O Su Yong is the new Chief KWP Secretary in North Hamgyong. O’s new position was identified in a 4 September KCNA report about the election of delegates to the … Continue reading
Pyongyang Prepares to Conference
Despite a reported media blackout by the DPRK press, Pyongyang seems to be preparing for the 3rd Party Conference. Reportedly KISYL charges are marching the city’s streets singing “Footsteps.” On … Continue reading
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