Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears
SWAT-like personnel at live-fire special ops drill suggest North Korean leader boosted security in case of rogue attack
September 17, 2024
North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses Kim Jong Un’s centrifuge inspection, upcoming SPA meeting and more trash balloons
September 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
NK Pro analysis finds North Korean leader looked at old satellite images of HQ as part of infiltration forces training
September 16, 2024
Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
Experts divided on purpose of visit, citing domestic priorities, deterrence and US election as potential drivers
September 16, 2024
North Korea to convene rubber-stamp parliament on Oct. 7 to amend constitution
Experts say Supreme People’s Assembly likely to formalize Kim Jong Un’s rejection of reunification and redefine border
September 16, 2024
North Korea’s top diplomat visiting Russia to attend forum where Putin to speak
Choe Son Hui left Pyongyang on Monday and will attend two events in St. Petersburg this week, Russian Embassy says
September 16, 2024
Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Sergei Shoigu’s visit will contribute to implementation of mutual defense treaty signed earlier this year, Moscow says
September 13, 2024
North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
Nuke facility toured by Kim Jong Un is likely Kangson site near Pyongyang, analysis by James Martin Center suggests
September 13, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
An in-depth analysis of accusations of double standards, criticism of nuke talks, wayward workers’ confessions and more
September 13, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes
Photos reveal use of new centrifuges, while North Korean leader also oversees special ops training and missile test
September 13, 2024
