Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline
October 22, 2024
More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military
An in-depth analysis of ‘angry revengers,’ an amendment to a law on homes for scientists and criticism of US officials
October 18, 2024
South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops
North Korean leader tells military not to hesitate to attack South in case of war in visit to frontline HQ
October 18, 2024
North Korea drops Juche calendar in apparent bid to elevate Kim Jong Un’s legacy
System abruptly disappeared from some state media earlier this month and has been replaced by Gregorian calendar
October 17, 2024
Frank Aum: Why North Korea’s claims should be taken at face value
Senior expert at US Institute of Peace discusses why the Korean problem remains unresolved some 70 years on
October 17, 2024
Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
No brings experience on weapons procurement as shakeup coincides with reported ROK drone interception failure
October 17, 2024
How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unification strategy entertains offensive military goals
North Korea has increasingly signaled nukes are not just for deterrence as it tests weapons designed for war with South
October 16, 2024
Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown
In interview, expert Seong-hyon Lee linkens countries to squabbling couple whose arguments belie stable relationship
October 15, 2024
Breaking down North Korea’s claims about alleged South Korean drone incursion
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Ifang Bremer discuss who was behind the incident and what it means for inter-Korean ties
October 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media
Leader’s sister also says DPRK found ‘proof’ that ROK behind drone incursion and that US ‘should be held accountable’
October 15, 2024
