Detained US Citizen Statement Released
DPRK state media confirmed the detention of a US citizen on 30 November (Saturday) releasing a report and a confession attributed to the man. The 85 year old US citizen … Continue reading
3rd Anniversary of Yo’np’yo’ng Island Artillery Incident
A meeting marking the third anniversary of the 2010 battle of Yo’np’yo’ng Island was held in Kangryo’ng County, South Hwanghae, on 23 November (Saturday). The meeting was attended by officers … Continue reading
US Citizen Detained in DPRK
An 85-year old US citizen has been detained in the DPRK since 26 October. DPRK officials confirmed the detention to officials of Sweden’s Embassy in Pyongyang, which acts as the … Continue reading
Special Economic Zones Announced
DPRK state media publicized a decree by the country’s unicameral legislature the Supreme People’s Assembly [SPA] establishing the country’s special economic zones. The zones fall under several categories with some … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends 2nd National Security Personnel Meeting
DPRK state media reported on 21 November (Thursday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended the 2nd Meeting of National Security Personnel along with a photo-op and concert with … Continue reading
Is P’anmu’njom the New Stop for Foreign VIPS?
(n.b. the following focuses only on foreign government, nongovernmental organization [NGO] officials and foreign delegations visiting P’anmunjo’m and does not account for inter-Korean contacts and activity, US Forces Korea-Korean People’s … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Construction of KJI Military Graduate School
DPRK state media reported on 20 November (Wednesday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited the construction of the Kim Jong Il Military Graduate School at Kim Il Sung Military … Continue reading
Sports Science Exhibition Opens
A sports science exhibition opened at the Ice Rink in Pyongyang on 19 November (Tuesday). A ceremony opening the exhibition was held and attended by Ri Jong Mu (Minister of … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Food Factory and Construction of Football Training Center
DPRK state media reported on 16 November (Saturday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited the construction of a football (soccer) training ground and toured a Korean People’s Army [KPA] … Continue reading
North Korea Leadership Watch 