Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Senate confirms new commander of US forces tasked with deterring North Korea
Xavier Brunson appointed leader of 28,500 troops in US Forces Korea amid concerns about US commitment to ROK defense
September 26, 2024
North Korea’s new inland missile target range located in wildlife sanctuary
NK Pro identifies target of latest missile test in remote northeast, shedding light on claims of precision capabilities
September 25, 2024
Kim Yo Jong claims North Korean satellite detected US submarine’s arrival in ROK
Leader’s sister slams stopover as ‘frantic’ attempt to showcase strength, vowing to bolster ‘nuclear war deterrent’
September 25, 2024
Yoon slams calls to abandon unification with North Korea as ‘unconstitutional’
South Korean president says seeking coexistence between separate Korean states would actually increase security risks
September 24, 2024
From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader
Keum-Suk Gendry Kim discusses far-right anger at her graphic novel and challenges of writing about man she couldn’t meet
September 20, 2024
North Korea’s new ambassador to Cuba officially begins duties
Han Su Chol presented his credentials and vowed to strengthen and expand cooperation between two countries in all areas
September 20, 2024
Fraying ties: Quantifying the apparent deterioration in DPRK-China relations
NK Pro analysis of open-source data shows turbulence in Pyongyang-Beijing ties which may have far-reaching implications
September 20, 2024
Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
While supporters argue WMDs would enhance ROK security, DPRK may reap unintended benefits from having nuclear neighbor
September 19, 2024
North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile
Kim Jong Un again blames ‘outside forces’ pushing development of Hwasong variant along with an upgraded cruise missile
September 19, 2024
USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula
Lt. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson stressed urgency of North Korean threat and vowed to uphold military readiness
September 18, 2024
