[뉴스] North Korea claims another successful test of its hypersonic glide missile tech

North Korea on Monday claimed to have again tested a missile that could become one of the world<em>’</em><em>s</em> fastest and most accurate weapons <em>–</em> with the potential to ultimately be fitted with a nuclear warhead. <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em> <em>Un</em><em>’</em><em>s</em> <em>regime</em> successfully tested a hypersonic glide vehicle that was fired aloft using solid-fueled engines on Sunday, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said, marking the fourth...

[정치/군사] The Sister: The extraordinary story of <em>Kim</em> Yo <em>Jong</em>, the most powerful woman in North Korea

...policymaker for her brother<em>’</em><em>s</em> totalitarian <em>regime</em>? The Sister uncovers the truth about <em>Kim</em> Yo <em>Jong</em>, her close bond with <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em> <em>Un</em> and the lessons in manipulation they learned from their father. He also examines the iron grip the <em>Kim</em> dynasty has on their country, the grotesque deaths of family members deemed disloyal, and the signs that <em>Kim</em> Yo <em>Jong</em> has been positioned as her brother<em>’</em><em>s</em> successor should he...

[학위논문] 북한당국의 인민반 기능 활용 변화상 연구 : 통제와 협력의 이중 전략

...필요하다. "This study aims to examine how Inminban (people<em>’</em><em>s</em> units) have functioned as a core mechanism for <em>regime</em> stability. Since their establishment as administrative and community organizations under the People<em>’</em><em>s</em> Committees following liberation, Inminban have continuously evolved under the leadership of <em>Kim</em> Il-sung, <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-il, and <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-<em>un</em>, adapting to the demands of each era. Through this process...

[학위논문] 북한에서의 선거적 연결에 관한 연구 : 김정은 시대 최고인민회의 대의원 선거(2014,2019) 분석을 중심으로

...regimes such as North Korea, elections may serve not merely as political rituals but as tools of strategic communication. Focusing on the 13th (2014) and 14th (2019) Supreme People<em>’</em><em>s</em> Assembly elections under <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em> <em>Un</em>, the study analyzes changes in the composition of front-page messages in Rodong Sinmun across three periods: pre-election, during the election, and post-election. While previous studies...

[학위논문] 북한의 핵인식과 정책 변화 동인 연구: 6자회담 이탈 전후 시기를 중심으로

...transition toward viewing nuclear weapons as essential to <em>regime</em> survival. This shift was prompted by rising external pressures-such as the emergence of U.<em>S</em>.-China strategic rivalry, the stalling of the Six-Party Talks, and delays in North Korea<em>’</em><em>s</em> delisting from the U.<em>S</em>. terrorism sponsor list-as well as internal instability stemming from <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-il<em>’</em><em>s</em> stroke and leadership succession concerns. Perceiving...

[학위논문] 김정은 정권의 핵정책 분석, 2011~2021 -북한 지배연합의 선택과 관계국의 대응을 중심으로

...ignore opposing public opinion that distrusted the denuclearization of <em>Kim</em>'<em>s</em> <em>regime</em>, Trump demanded more than just the dismantling of the Yongbyon nuclear facility. <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em> <em>Un</em>, asserting that even a leader who controls everything cannot act without justification, could not accept more than a trade between the Yongbyon facility'<em>s</em> dismantlement and the lifting of sanctions against North Korea. Mutual...

[학술논문] <em>‘</em>천안함<em>’</em> 사건 이후의 한반도 정세

...<em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em> Il continues to withstand the international pressure, it looks true too that North Korea<em>’</em><em>s</em> own survival is becoming increasingly more risky as China, North Korea<em>’</em><em>s</em> only remaining ally, is finding the price, not merely economic but diplomatic and political as well, to support North Korea<em>’</em><em>s</em> wayward <em>regime</em> running exorbitantly out of control. It may well be argued that the sinking of the <em>‘</em>Cheonan’...

[국내] 북한의 시장화 현황과 경제체제의 변화 전망

...지나면 사라지므로, 체제이행 초기에 비공식 경제가 공식적인 사기업으로 전환되도록 효과적인 정부 정책을 시행한다면 체제이행의 성과는 현저히 개선될 것이다. The changes taking place in North Korea<em>’</em><em>s</em> political, military and economic aspects since <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-<em>un</em> came to power, are drawing the world<em>’</em><em>s</em> attention. In particular, as the <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-<em>un</em> <em>regime</em> places greater emphasis on the economy, there is growing international interest as to whether the new economic measures will...

[국내] Dependencia, North Korea Style

...Korean <em>regime</em>. Beijing has long provided its treaty allies in Pyongyang with economic sustenance and international support in exchange for border stability (and possibly other benefits as well). It is therefore striking that Pyongyang has recently taken to disparaging its partner in this vital relationship. Amidst the pageantry surrounding the December 2013 purge and execution of <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em> <em>Un</em><em>’</em><em>s</em> uncle...

[해외] North Korean Leadership Transitions: A Strategic Revolving Door

...meaning from them, even more so. Notwithstanding, leadership changes are important because they reflect <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em> <em>Un</em><em>’</em><em>s</em> policy priorities and possibly even <em>regime</em> stability. This article summarizes key observations and analysis made by Michael Madden, Nonresident Fellow with 38 North at the Stimson Center, on 38 North<em>’</em><em>s</em> affiliate North Korean Leadership Watch (NKLW) blog, from January 2025 to date.

[국내] 북한군 파병이 북한 체제 안정에 미치는 영향 분석

...However, as <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-<em>un</em> has pledged, North Korean troops will likely be glorified as heroes, and they may come to be admired within North Korean society. Given that the "Russia-Ukraine War" is still ongoing, it is crucial to monitor and strategically utilize the ripple effects of North Korea<em>’</em><em>s</em> military deployment. The international community should work together to highlight North Korea<em>’</em><em>s</em> involvement...

[국내] 코로나19 위기를 활용한 북한의 체제 강화 동향

... <em>Jong</em>-<em>un</em> <em>regime</em>'<em>s</em> management of state affairs, which is in its 10th year in power, but on the other hand, it has been used as a means to strengthen the monolithic-ruling system, diluting the failures of <em>Kim</em> Jongun'<em>s</em> diplomacy and economic policies, and making up for his damaged leadership. North Korea is strengthening social control by creating a sense of crisis continuously, enacting an emergency...