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Kim Jong-il

Beijing tries to win Pyongyang's trust by helping rebuild Punggye-ri nuclear test site

Xi Jinping is trying to convince his North Korean counterpart that the CCP is not looking for an alternative to his leadership. The Chinese leader, while remaining formally opposed to Kim Jong-un's nuclear policy, is offering him support at a strategic and symbolic site.

A North Korean soldier stands guard outside the entrance to one of the dismantled tunnels at the Punggye-ri site on May 24, 2018.

CHINA NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 08/04/2015

Liu, Beijing's man in Pyongyang

While Pyongyang sent missiles into international waters last weekend to protest against the US and South Korean "Key Resolve" joint [...]

NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 03/09/2014

Kim's sister heads intelligence Free

According to our sources, Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of Kim Jung-un, has been acting as coordinator of North Korea's intelligence services.

NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 18/12/2013

Master-spy poised to replace Jang

The execution of Kim Jong-un's uncle, who was in overall charge of North Korea's intelligence services, serves the interests of the Ministry for State Security and its head, General Kim Wong-hong.

NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 15/05/2013

Beijing’s Meng cosies up to Pyongyang

A figure who played a key role in persuading Kim Jong-un to back off on North Korea’s recent plans for [...]

JAPAN Government Intelligence 09/05/2012

The Naicho

The Naicho, the Japanese prime minister's intelligence service, suffered a [...]

RUSSIA SYRIA Government Intelligence 08/02/2012

Mikhail Fradkov

Mikhail Fradkov, the director of Russia's SVR, accompanied the Russian [...]

CHINA NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 25/01/2012

Kim Jong-un sparks divide in Beijing

China's intelligence services and the country's foreign ministry have their differences over the new Kim.

NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 11/01/2012

Kim Jong-un's eminence grise

Kim Yong-chol is one of a handful of key generals helping Kim Jong-un to establish himself as North Korea's new leader.

NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 21/12/2011

Kim's death impacts on intelligence Free

Kim Jong-il's death bodes ill for Public Security chief Ri Myong-su, and looks set to fan tensions in country's military.

NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 09/11/2011

General U upped

U Tong-chuk has been promoted, becoming the first head of Pyongyang's State Security in several years.

NORTH KOREA UNITED KINGDOM Government Intelligence 31/08/2011

Kim shifts spy hub to London

To facilitate North Korea's rapprochement with Paris, which is opening a cultural centre in Pyongyang, North Korea has decided to transfer its European intelligence HQ to London.

FRANCE NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 27/07/2011

French set up shop in Pyongyang

The French foreign ministry is opening a cooperation bureau in Pyongyang in September, in anticipation of expected changes in the [...]

NORTH KOREA RUSSIA Government Intelligence 01/06/2011

Mikhail Fradkov

Mikhail Fradkov, the director of Russia's external intelligence service Sluzhba [...]

NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 13/04/2011

Kim appoints new security head

To curb the powers of his brother-in-law Jang Song-taek, who is in charge of the intelligence services, Kim Jong-il has appointed a close ally to head the Ministry of Public Security.

NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 03/11/2010

Kim Jong-nam makes plans

Contrary to rumours circulating in China and South Korea, Kim Jong-nam, the eldest son of Kim Jong-il, was not frittering [...]

NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 03/11/2010

Jang Song-taek keeps tight grip on China

Jang Song-taek, North Korea’s intelligence coordinator and ‘godfather’ to Kim [...]

NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 20/10/2010

Zhou loves you, Kim Jong-un

China's intelligence chief Zhou Yongkang is intent on being a significant presence during the transfer of power between North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and his son Kim Jong-un.

CHINA Government Intelligence 20/10/2010

Chinese State Security flexes muscle

It was on the agency's own initiative and against the advice of the Chinese presidency that China's State Security (Guoanbu) arrested four Japanese people accused of espionage.

NORTH KOREA Government Intelligence 06/10/2010

"Little General" sparks fears

Kim Jong-il's succession by his son Kim Jong-un, whenever it happens, could throw North Korea's intelligence services into disarray.

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Kim Jong-il

Beijing tries to win Pyongyang's trust by helping rebuild Punggye-ri nuclear test site

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Kim's sister heads intelligence Free

Master-spy poised to replace Jang

Beijing’s Meng cosies up to Pyongyang

The Naicho

Mikhail Fradkov

Kim Jong-un sparks divide in Beijing

Kim Jong-un's eminence grise

Kim's death impacts on intelligence Free

General U upped

Kim shifts spy hub to London

French set up shop in Pyongyang

Mikhail Fradkov

Kim appoints new security head

Kim Jong-nam makes plans

Jang Song-taek keeps tight grip on China

Zhou loves you, Kim Jong-un

Chinese State Security flexes muscle

"Little General" sparks fears

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