Kim Jong-un visited Kumsusan Palace on July 8 to mark the 31st anniversary of Kim Il Sung’s death, signaling a selective return to legacy symbolism ahead of North Korea’s major political events this fall.
Jo Yong-won, a top aide to Kim Jong-un and Organizational Secretary of the Workers’ Party, has not been seen publicly for nearly two months, raising speculation that he is under disciplinary action for failing to prevent misconduct tied to North Korea’s 20×10 Regional Development Policy.
