Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts
Missions in Europe and Asia emphasize need to mobilize resources after floods recently displaced thousands, emails show
August 27, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI
North Korean leader also inspected national '20x10' factory project sites over weekend, according to state media
August 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un poses as father and teacher to children displaced by floods
An in-depth analysis of flood relief, TV propaganda for youth, North Korea’s anxiety about birth rates and more
August 22, 2024
Marcel Dirsus: What makes North Korea’s dictatorship unique from others
Political scientist discusses his new book on how tyrants fall and whether Kim Jong Un would ever give up power
August 22, 2024
Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election
Expert says change reflects recognition that DPRK will not give up nukes, anticipating greater focus on arms control
August 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s reported use of ‘South Korean’ words is exaggerated, experts say
North Korea has cracked down on ROK expressions, but the terms leader used in recent speech are just rare, not forbidden
August 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un cheers Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine to mark Liberation Day
North Korean leader signals strong ties with rare visit to monument to Soviet troops, greets flood victims in capital
August 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s viral flood tour was actually centered on secret new project
Analysis shows construction began in April and that North Korean leader likely only inspected flooding at the site
August 16, 2024
Yoonification: ROK president makes no room for Kim Jong Un in a unified Korea
Yoon’s call for unification under democracy makes North Korean regime change unspoken goal, aiming to divide its society
August 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims
North Korean leader likely imported car this year, demonstrating ability to move large sanctioned items like weapons
August 14, 2024
