Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
State media review: North Korea’s Harry Potter-loving child vlogger reappears
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un kissing kids, a cruel children’s animation, a letter for Putin and more
June 13, 2024
North Korea celebrates deaths of soldiers building greenhouses for Kim Jong Un
State media reveals two workers died during construction on leader’s pet project, holding up their sacrifice as example
June 13, 2024
ROK opposition leader charged with orchestrating remittances to North Korea
Lee Jae-myung is accused of conspiring with officials to send $8M to the DPRK during his tenure as Gyeonggi governor
June 12, 2024
Pyongyang airport terminal cleared of planes in sign of prep for Putin visit
Similar activity seen just before past foreign leader visits, suggesting Russian leader could soon land in North Korea
June 12, 2024
The political conditions North Korea needs to successfully subjugate the South
An invasion may look unlikely for now, but geopolitical changes around peninsula could one day inspire Pyongyang to act
June 10, 2024
Architect of 2018 military agreement with North Korea reflects on deal’s demise
In an interview with NK News, Choi Jong-kun talks recent inter-Korean tension and DPRK engagement going forward
June 7, 2024
State media review: North Korea slams President Yoon over marine’s death
An in-depth analysis of ROK criticism, celebrations for Children’s Day, a new monument and firework frenzy
June 6, 2024
North Korea expanding and rebuilding prison camps around country, imagery shows
Construction at kyohwaso facilities known for forced labor comes as Kim Jong Un cracks down on foreign media consumption
June 5, 2024
North Korean trash balloons, Kim Yo Jong snark and Seoul’s loudspeaker threats
The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s waste barrage and how South Korea might retaliate
June 4, 2024
North Korea in May 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024
June 3, 2024
