Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push
NK Pro uncovers construction at facilities for missiles, launchers and more as DPRK focuses on deterrence and arms sales
July 25, 2024
ROK turns up loudspeakers, a North Korean diplomat’s testimony and defector art
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses what South Korea is broadcasting over the border in response to DPRK trash balloons
July 23, 2024
North Korea says it ‘does not care’ whether Donald Trump wins US election
State media says former president did not bring ‘substantial change’ after Trump claims Kim Jong Un ‘misses me’
July 23, 2024
Biden’s North Korea policy has failed. It’s time for something different.
Trump has been willing to ditch Beltway fantasy of complete denuclearization and should pursue arms control if reelected
July 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties
Alexey Krivoruchko, official in charge of weapons procurement, leads delegation to North Korean capital
July 19, 2024
North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025
Kim Jong Un visits Wonsan-Kalma beach resort for first time in 5 years to promote international tourism revival
July 18, 2024
Why recent assassination attempts may have Kim Jong Un worried for his safety
North Korean leader appears to be bolstering security, possibly due to perceived threats from US and ROK amid tensions
July 17, 2024
North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms
In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry
July 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project
North Korean leader says nuclear submarine town to become ‘richest’ in country in few years amid local development push
July 16, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues
North Korean leader’s sister says South will pay ‘gruesome’ price following discovery of more ROK balloons near border
July 16, 2024
