Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un, North Korean missile defenses and DPRK guns in Kursk
NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses what we know about the Russian defense chief’s surprise visit to Pyongyang
March 25, 2025
North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat
Cho Tae-yul calls for end to ‘illegal’ DPRK-Russia military ties following talks with Japanese and Chinese counterparts
March 24, 2025
North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations
DPRK accuses US of imposing America First policy on UN, though expert says moderate tone seeks to avoid provoking Trump
March 21, 2025
Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza
DPRK’s lucrative arms trade with Russia will suffer after ceasefire, pushing it toward China and potentially even the US
March 21, 2025
How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks
NK News’ Bryan Betts talks the latest from Kursk and how Trump's dismantling of Voice of America impacts Pyongyang
March 18, 2025
North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals
Trip to discuss health care and economic cooperation comes as DPRK firms eye business in Russia’s Kursk region
March 18, 2025
Kim Jong Un says newest 10K-home skyscraper street on schedule for April opening
North Korean leader inspects third stage of Hwasong project in ongoing push to address Pyongyang’s ‘housing problem’
March 17, 2025
How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine
DPRK forces are key to Russia’s push to retake Kursk, giving Putin leverage as he pushes for his terms
March 13, 2025
Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
Abrupt closure of Rason shows Kim Jong Un is caught between desire for foreign currency and fear of foreign influence
March 13, 2025
How South Korea’s political crisis impacts North Korea policy
Experts explore implications of upcoming court decision on Yoon’s impeachment for ROK politics and peninsula security
March 12, 2025
