Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Seoul’s new defense chief warns North Korea ‘provocations’ will lead to its end
South Korea’s defense policy is unlikely to change under Kim Yong-hyun’s leadership, according to expert
September 6, 2024
Kim Jong Un is winning the war for young North Koreans’ hearts and minds
Data shows perceptions of regime have improved over last decade, underscoring need to increase access to information
September 6, 2024
North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2024
September 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat
Former counselor at North Korean Embassy in Cuba shares insights on Kim's foreign policy priorities, domestic challenges
September 3, 2024
‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes
Kim Yong-hyun has said North Korea won’t denuclearize and Japan could acquire WMDs, arguing ROK must prepare to do same
September 3, 2024
North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers
Chad O’Carroll discusses why the DPRK is holding a concert for Sept. 9 holiday despite canceling related events abroad
September 3, 2024
North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day
Construction of stage points to Sept. 9 celebrations despite cancellation of overseas events due to flood relief efforts
September 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion
North Korean leader scolds officials for focus on construction speed, discusses building hospitals and science centers
September 2, 2024
North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year
Kim Jong Un promotes improved guidance system at test coinciding with joint US-ROK military drills
August 28, 2024
North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
Near complete removal of buildings signals shift in COVID trade policies, and possibly restoration of converted airport
August 27, 2024
