Wen, we meet again
Despite having Pyongyang (and perhaps China) watchers glued to the news, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s visit to the DPRK did not produce anything in the way of major diplomatic breakthroughs. And why would it? […]
Table for 7 ?
There are no outward signs that the Six-Party Talks are set to immediately resume. But that has not stopped the intervention of world politics’ favorite busybody, French President Nicholas Sarkozy, from inviting himself to a […]
As everybody knelt to pray, the Premier did escape
China’s Premier Wen Jiabo has departed the DPRK. The midway events of Premier Wen’s visit are covered by KCTV, available here. (This link will redirect you to another site and open MS Media Player, so […]
Neverending Tour
Right as I completed a post on Kim Jong-il’s guidance visits around Pyongyang for the week ending 3 October did I read Rodong Sinmun and see on the Korean Central News Agency that on Friday, […]
The morning after the Premier
Have a look at KCTV’s coverage of Premier Wen Jiabao’s arrival in Pyongyang and the related events here.* Also, take a look at Adam Cathcart’s excellent blog, where he will offer some perspective from the […]
Constitutional Reflux & Got Prop (if you want it)
To understand how the new DPRK Constitution relates to the powers of the National Defense Commission, you can consult my entry on the NDC here. PAD The North Korean press issued the October 2009 editions […]
Fraternal Reunion ?
Once Premier Wen has departed the country, I will provide a complete report and some analysis on his visit. To see more photographs of his arrival in Pyongyang, please visit the excellent news resource Daylife. […]
Guidance Spotcheck
The pinnacle of observing the North Korean leadership may likely come in Kim Jong-il’s public (or semi-public) appearances, especially Guidance Tours (also known as On the Spot Guidance, or if one is martially inclined, Field […]
What about Lee?
Don Kirk has published yet another essay in Asia Times, which is an excellent summary of the week’s to-and-fro of US-South Korea diplomacy. Although, Mr. Kirk is playing it safe when he writes that: “It’s […]
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