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Konstantin Asmolov
PhD in History, leading research fellow at the Center for Korean Studies of the Institute of China and Modern Asia at the Russian Academy of Sciences
Lee Jae-myung: the list of charges
On August 31, 2023 Lee Jae-myung, the head of the opposition Democratic Party of Korea, (or Deobureo Minjoo Party), pitched a tent in front of the National Assembly building and began an indefinite hunger strike to protest against the policies of the current government, which caused him to be hospitalized. The reason for it is President Yoon Seok-yeol’s approval of prosecutors’ request for his arrest on September 20, and the request has now been submitted to the National Assembly for further consideration. The prosecutor’s office has accused Lee of numerous offences, and, so as not to repeat them in future articles, we shall list them here for future reference…
Konstantin Asmolov
On Kim Jong-un’s visit to Russia, part two: the visit that didn’t happen
Rumors about the visit of the DPRK president of the State Affairs to the Russian Federation had been circulating before the announced visit, but in the author’s opinion, there is no correlation between these rumors and what happened afterwards. On September 4, the New York Times, citing unnamed “American and allied officials”, reported that Kim Jong-un may soon travel to Russia to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible arms deal. North Korea is seeking advanced technology…
Konstantin Asmolov
Digest of Inter-Korean Tensions amid US-ROK Joint Exercises. Part 2. The North Korean Response
The DPRK’s response to the upcoming exercises began long before the exercises started. From August 1-12, the North Korean leader visited a number of military factories.In particular, from August 3 to 5, Kim Jong-un visited factories producing multiple rocket launchers (MLRS) and engines for cruise missiles and drones.In addition, he familiarized himself with the production of launchers for tactical missiles equipped with nuclear warheads, as well as small arms production.Kim also visited the construction of a new factory for the production…
Konstantin Asmolov
Digest of Inter-Korean Tensions amid US-ROK Joint Exercises. Part 1. South Korean Actions
Konstantin Asmolov
Has Kim Tok-hun fallen out of favor?
Konstantin Asmolov
On the anniversary of the Japanese empire’s defeat
Konstantin Asmolov
On Kim Jong-un’s visit to Russia. Part One: A synopsis of the summit
Konstantin Asmolov
Violence against South Korean school teachers is a widespread issue
Konstantin Asmolov
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