Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
Nuke facility toured by Kim Jong Un is likely Kangson site near Pyongyang, analysis by James Martin Center suggests
September 13, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
An in-depth analysis of accusations of double standards, criticism of nuke talks, wayward workers’ confessions and more
September 13, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes
Photos reveal use of new centrifuges, while North Korean leader also oversees special ops training and missile test
September 13, 2024
David Fields: What road traffic reveals about North Korea’s economy
Historian discusses satellite analysis of streets of Hamhung, and what he learned by reading Syngman Rhee’s diaries
September 12, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes surprise speech aimed at ‘skeptics’ of his economic plans
North Korean leader promises to ‘transform’ country through rural 10-year plan, reiterates vow to boost nuke production
September 10, 2024
North Korea’s new naval base, Seoul’s pro-nuke defense chief and trash balloons
NK News’ Ifang Bremer discusses Kim Jong Un’s latest military inspections and signs of a new missile launcher
September 10, 2024
North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays
Revival of construction on largest naval base on east coast underscores push to revamp navy and deploy new warships
September 9, 2024
North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development
Twelve-axle missile launch vehicle appears during Kim Jong Un visit to factory
September 8, 2024
Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels
North Korea continues expanding facilities and assets to increase warfighting capabilities in maritime domain
September 8, 2024
Why North Korea’s first girl group vanished without a curtain call
Moranbong Band injected sex appeal to DPRK pop but hasn’t been seen in years, likely due to conservative propaganda turn
September 6, 2024
