Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Japan’s new leader, Kim Yo Jong slams Zelensky and advisory on DPRK IT workers
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses how Shigeru Ishiba will approach North Korea and warnings about cyberattacks
October 1, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects flood recovery in third visit to affected areas since July
Tour of home reconstruction underlines leader’s push to show concern for victims and divert blame for disaster
September 30, 2024
How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea
Shigeru Ishiba has questioned Tokyo’s focus on sanctions at expense of dialogue, despite his reputation as defense hawk
September 27, 2024
Senate confirms new commander of US forces tasked with deterring North Korea
Xavier Brunson appointed leader of 28,500 troops in US Forces Korea amid concerns about US commitment to ROK defense
September 26, 2024
North Korea’s new inland missile target range located in wildlife sanctuary
NK Pro identifies target of latest missile test in remote northeast, shedding light on claims of precision capabilities
September 25, 2024
Kim Yo Jong claims North Korean satellite detected US submarine’s arrival in ROK
Leader’s sister slams stopover as ‘frantic’ attempt to showcase strength, vowing to bolster ‘nuclear war deterrent’
September 25, 2024
Yoon slams calls to abandon unification with North Korea as ‘unconstitutional’
South Korean president says seeking coexistence between separate Korean states would actually increase security risks
September 24, 2024
From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader
Keum-Suk Gendry Kim discusses far-right anger at her graphic novel and challenges of writing about man she couldn’t meet
September 20, 2024
North Korea’s new ambassador to Cuba officially begins duties
Han Su Chol presented his credentials and vowed to strengthen and expand cooperation between two countries in all areas
September 20, 2024
Fraying ties: Quantifying the apparent deterioration in DPRK-China relations
NK Pro analysis of open-source data shows turbulence in Pyongyang-Beijing ties which may have far-reaching implications
September 20, 2024
