Has the State Security Boss Been Dismissed?
ROK media, citing a sources “familiar with North Korean affairs,” alleges that General Kim Won Hong (Kim Wo’n-hong) was “dismissed” from his position, possibly during December 2016. According to Yonhap, “Kim … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Ku’msusan
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his visit to the Pyongyang Terrapin Farm. Kim Jong Un visited the Ku’msusan Palace of the Sun on July 8 (Friday) to … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Medical Oxygen Factory Construction and Watches Basketball
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his inspection of the construction of an eye hospital in Pyongyang DPRK state media reported on May 30 (Monday) that Kim Jong Un … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends Photo-op with Party Congress Participants
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his attendance at a mass rally and parade in Kim Il-so’ng Square on May 10 DPRK state media reported on May 13 (Friday) … Continue reading
Fourth and Final Day of the 7th Party Congress
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was at the third day of the 7th Party Congress on May 8, 2016 The fourth and final day of the Seventh Congress of … Continue reading
Third Day of the 7th Party Congress
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his attendance at the second day of the 7th Party Congress The third day of the Seventh Congress of the Workers’ Party of … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Delivers Opening Speech and the First Day of the 7th Party Congress (updated May 7, 2016)
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his observation and guidance at the test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile on April 23 (updated May 7, 2016 to include additional … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Paektusan Hero Youth Power Station #3
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his visit to Mindulle Notebook Factory DPRK state media reported on April 23 (Saturday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited the … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Mindulle Notebook Factory
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his visit to Ku’msusan on the 104th birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung DPRK state media reported on April 19 (Tuesday) that Kim … Continue reading
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