Choe Ryong Hae Taken Down a Peg?
Choe Ryong Hae has been reduced in rank, moving from Korean People’s Army [KPA] Vice Marshal (ch’asu) to General (taejang). During the 16 December (Sunday) memorial service held to commemorate … Continue reading
The Ghosts of Cadres Past
Since the beginning of December, DPRK state media has gradually released a series of news items and photo essays in commemoration of the one year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s … Continue reading
Job Change for Tae Jong Su?
On 22 September 2012 DPRK state media reported on a series of commemorations of the anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Suk (Kim Cho’ng-suk), mother of the the late … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits East Sea KPA Unit
DPRK state media reported on 4 April (Wednesday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) inspected Ryo Island, located in the East Sea (Sea of Japan), approximately 11 miles (18 km) … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Elected to Party Conference by Military
The Korean People’s Army [KPA] party organization held its party conference on Monday (26 March) at the 25 April House of Culture. During the proceedings, it nominated and elected Kim … Continue reading