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Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement
News

North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement

Artillery drill led by Kim Jong Un comes as DPRK expected to revise how it defines inter-Korean boundary in Yellow Sea

North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 7, 2024
North Korea forgoes celebrations for 75th anniversary of ties with China
News

North Korea forgoes celebrations for 75th anniversary of ties with China

Lack of fanfare beyond leaders’ exchange of letters underscores bilateral relationship has reached a nadir, expert says

North Korea forgoes celebrations for 75th anniversary of ties with China
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung October 7, 2024
Where things stand with North Korea’s unfinished crusade against reunification
Analysis

Where things stand with North Korea’s unfinished crusade against reunification

Vestiges of old policy remain months after Kim Jong Un labeled South an enemy state, raising doubts about his intentions

Where things stand with North Korea’s unfinished crusade against reunification
Choi Hyun JunChoi Hyun Jun October 7, 2024
Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
State Media Review

Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team

An in-depth analysis of praise for North Korean athletes, criticism of Israel, a day for the elderly and more

Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung October 4, 2024
North Korean elites are unhappy. But don’t expect a mass exodus.
Analysis

North Korean elites are unhappy. But don’t expect a mass exodus.

High-level defections highlight a loss of hope among DPRK officials, a growing cause of concern for Kim Jong Un’s rule

North Korean elites are unhappy. But don’t expect a mass exodus.
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal October 4, 2024
Kim Jong Un threatens nuke strikes on South Korea if sovereignty ‘infringed’
News

Kim Jong Un threatens nuke strikes on South Korea if sovereignty ‘infringed’

North Korean leader also questions Yoon Suk-yeol’s sanity over speech at military parade that showed off new ROK missile

Kim Jong Un threatens nuke strikes on South Korea if sovereignty ‘infringed’
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer October 4, 2024
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024

North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro October 3, 2024
‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule
Features

‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule

North Korean leader uses clothes both to link self to forbears and assert own identity, while betraying love of luxury

‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule
Joe SmithJoe Smith October 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un promotes loyalty to his rule with first event on cadre development
News

Kim Jong Un promotes loyalty to his rule with first event on cadre development

Expert says national meeting appears to be part of expanding efforts to boost North Korean leader’s personality cult

Kim Jong Un promotes loyalty to his rule with first event on cadre development
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 2, 2024
Japan’s new leader, Kim Yo Jong slams Zelensky and advisory on DPRK IT workers
North Korea News Podcast

Japan’s new leader, Kim Yo Jong slams Zelensky and advisory on DPRK IT workers

NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses how Shigeru Ishiba will approach North Korea and warnings about cyberattacks

Japan’s new leader, Kim Yo Jong slams Zelensky and advisory on DPRK IT workers
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News | Shreyas Reddy October 1, 2024
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