The party, its partners, and the bomb: North Korea’s survival strategy

On Oct. 10, North Korea marked the 81st anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea. Unlike last year’s large-scale military parade for the party’s 80th anniversary, which drew senior foreign dignitaries, this year’s event in Pyongyang featured celebratory performances rather than a military parade. Leader Kim Jong Un attended with his wife, […]

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