Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
While supporters argue WMDs would enhance ROK security, DPRK may reap unintended benefits from having nuclear neighbor
September 19, 2024
North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile
Kim Jong Un again blames ‘outside forces’ pushing development of Hwasong variant along with an upgraded cruise missile
September 19, 2024
USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula
Lt. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson stressed urgency of North Korean threat and vowed to uphold military readiness
September 18, 2024
Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears
SWAT-like personnel at live-fire special ops drill suggest North Korean leader boosted security in case of rogue attack
September 17, 2024
North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses Kim Jong Un’s centrifuge inspection, upcoming SPA meeting and more trash balloons
September 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
NK Pro analysis finds North Korean leader looked at old satellite images of HQ as part of infiltration forces training
September 16, 2024
Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
Experts divided on purpose of visit, citing domestic priorities, deterrence and US election as potential drivers
September 16, 2024
North Korea to convene rubber-stamp parliament on Oct. 7 to amend constitution
Experts say Supreme People’s Assembly likely to formalize Kim Jong Un’s rejection of reunification and redefine border
September 16, 2024
North Korea’s top diplomat visiting Russia to attend forum where Putin to speak
Choe Son Hui left Pyongyang on Monday and will attend two events in St. Petersburg this week, Russian Embassy says
September 16, 2024
Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Sergei Shoigu’s visit will contribute to implementation of mutual defense treaty signed earlier this year, Moscow says
September 13, 2024
