Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Next steps for North Korea: How successful is Yoon’s inter-Korean policy?
Survey of over 100 experts finds most consider Seoul’s approach ‘ineffective,’ with many saying tensions have worsened
December 15, 2023
Holiday gift guide: 2023’s best books on North Korea for all kinds of readers
New works offer fresh insight into the DPRK, from a deep dive into the military to a memoir of growing up in Pyongyang
December 14, 2023
What we know about Kim Jong Un’s daughter, one year after her reveal – Ep. 320
The NK News team discusses DPRK embassy closures in Africa, Kim’s speech to mothers and more
December 13, 2023
Cry me a river: How North Koreans interpret Kim Jong Un’s tears
Experts say state media coverage seeks to ‘humanize’ the leader, regardless of whether the tears are genuine or theater
December 13, 2023
Why North Korean hardliners will fight any return to the pre-pandemic status quo
Mixed signals on reopening point to ongoing efforts by some in regime to keep foreigners out, regardless of the costs
December 12, 2023
From Moscow to Pyongyang: North Korea pivots back toward the Soviet side
The DPRK repaired ties with USSR after cozying up to Beijing, and Moscow provided aid despite distaste for regime
December 12, 2023
Kim Jong Un adds to growing luxury car collection with new Maybach sedan, limo
Vehicles demonstrate North Korean leader’s ability to use illicit networks to get what he wants, including for nukes
December 11, 2023
How North Korean support for Russia and Hamas compels Seoul to pivot West
Inter-Korean tensions are spilling beyond peninsula as ROK moves to strengthen security ties with Europe and Israel
December 8, 2023
Behind the scenes of the US approach to North Korea – Ep. 319
Former US intelligence officer Sydney Seiler returns to the podcast to answer questions from listeners
December 6, 2023
Send kids to hard labor to fight foreign influence, Kim Jong Un tells moms
North Korean leader declares ‘intensifying’ campaign against youth exposure to outside culture
December 5, 2023
