Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un reviews old satellite imagery despite North Korea’s new eyes in sky
NK Pro findings raise questions about operation of DPRK’s military spy satellite and sensitivity over revealing too much
December 4, 2023
Kim Jong Un lectures moms on ‘growing’ issue of errant youth, falling birth rate
North Korean leader and top male officials call for women to raise kids loyal to regime at national mothers’ meeting
December 4, 2023
North Korea in November 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023
December 1, 2023
Timeline: From North Korea’s satellite launch to scrapping 2018 military deal
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30
December 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand
Acquisition of two vehicles again demonstrates North Korea’s ability to evade UN sanctions
December 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un inspects jet fighters, reviews South Korea attack plans
North Korean leader visits air force headquarters and key airbase on Aviation Day holiday
December 1, 2023
North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
State media again reported near 100% turnout but acknowledged votes against chosen candidates for first time in decades
November 30, 2023
Kim Yo Jong says US still not meeting North Korea’s conditions to restart talks
DPRK must focus on military to counter attacks on sovereignty like criticism of satellite launch, leader’s sister warns
November 30, 2023
From Moscow to Pyongyang: How North Korea broke with Soviets and embraced China
The DPRK used the Korean War to start playing its allies off each other, a strategy it still employs to this day
November 29, 2023
North Korea’s election reforms are not the first time voters have had a choice
Single-candidate polls are the norm, but past examples of competitive elections provide precedent for making changes
November 24, 2023
