From Hastings to North Korea: The rise of Kim Jong Un profiler Anna Fifield
Fifield's first book is The Great Successor: The Secret Rise and Rule of Kim Jong Un.
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North Korea's missile tests to go on until US lets go of tough stance
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Kim Jong Un oversees missile firing drills
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North Korea launches short range missiles
North Korea fired short-range missiles from the east coast city of Wonsan.
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North Korean leader raises more questions about his health during his visit.
Vladimir Putin: I'm happy to brief US
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Putin hosts Kim for talks on North Korean nuclear standoff
Putin voiced confidence Kim's visit will "help better understand what should be done".
Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia for summit with Putin
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Kim Jong Un returns to fighting talk
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Kim Jong Nam slaying: Vietnamese woman pleads guilty to lesser charge
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The odd little room in North Korea kept for the US
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Kim Jong-un absent from North Korea election ballot paper
Kim Jong-un's name was left off the ballot paper for the first time.
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Woman freed after 'poisoning' murder charge dropped in Kim half-brother killing
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Kim Jong Nam trial resumes as Vietnamese suspect takes the stand
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