Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Satellite images reveal devastating floods in North Korea, displacing thousands
Entire village wiped off map and transport links destroyed, while flooding at factories could disrupt weapons exports
August 1, 2024
Kim Jong Un mobilizes military, youth to rebuild after floods leave untold dead
North Korean leader holds Politburo meeting on train to address crisis in multiple northern provinces
July 31, 2024
Indictment of North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry will not harm US-ROK alliance: NIS
South Korean spy agency also tells lawmakers that Kim Jong Un is morbidly obese and may seek new foreign medications
July 30, 2024
North Korea marks Korean War ‘victory’ with goose-stepping soldiers but no nukes
Kim Jong Un pays tribute to veterans at scaled-down celebrations, but Chinese envoy appears to skip the festivities
July 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods
State media says city of Sinuiju on China border hit by heavy rains, prompting helicopter rescue operation
July 29, 2024
North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants
Major construction also underway on new underground facilities near weapons plants that could be used for storage
July 26, 2024
State media review: North Korea salutes its ‘victory’ in Korean War to bash US
An in-depth analysis of Victory Day propaganda, tourism policies, letters to foreign friends and a camp for Russian kids
July 26, 2024
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
