N.K. defector claims he is ’99 pct’ sure that N. Korean leader died

Yonhap News SEOUL, May 1 (Yonhap) — A North Korea defector elected as a lawmaker in South Korea claimed Friday that he is “99 percent” sure that North Korean leader…

Read more

Seven Questions to Ask About What Happens in North Korea If Kim Jong-Un Dies

The National Interest  By Stephan Haggard Follow @StephanHaggard on TwitterL Daniel A. Pinkston A lot of speculation out there fundamentally misunderstands the nature of the North Korean political system. Editor’s Note: This…

Read more

3 Scenarios for Kim Jong Un’s Mysterious Absence

The United States and South Korea should be ready to cooperate whether Kim is dead, sick, or about to reappear. Foreign Policy  |  BY DUYEON KIM, LEIF-ERIC EASLEY This picture, taken on…

Read more

ESPN nearing deal to broadcast S. Korean baseball games: source

YONHAP NEWS  |  By Yoo Jee-ho and Shin Chang-yong SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) — The U.S. sports media giant ESPN is nearing a deal to broadcast South Korean baseball games…

Read more

Kim Jong Un ‘alive and well,’ South Korean official says amid new reports North Korean leader is ill

USA TODAY  |  Deirdre Shesgreen WASHINGTON South Korean government officials tried again to quell persistent rumors that Kim Jong Un, the authoritarian leader of North Korea, is in poor health. On…

Read more

N.K. leader sends gratitude to workers at tourist zone amid health rumors

YONHAP NEWS  |  By Yi Wonju SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed his gratitude to workers building a tourist zone in the east coast region…

Read more
News articles do not necessarily reflect the views of KDVA.