Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un meets young Korean students from Japan in bid to win their loyalty
An in-depth analysis of North Korea’s New Year’s celebrations, group photos, a letter to Putin and more
January 3, 2025
ROK military denies that it sought to induce conflict with North Korea
Statement follows claims that psy-op unit launched anti-regime balloons and Yoon Suk-yeol sought to provoke Pyongyang
January 2, 2025
North Korean leader’s sister appears with kids in state media for first time
Video clip of Kim Yo Jong with young boy and girl is likely part of propaganda effort to humanize regime officials
January 2, 2025
Plenum leadership reshuffles preview Kim Jong Un’s priorities for new year
North Korean leader named close confidants for economic roles, while absences hinted at policy changes for Trump return
January 1, 2025
Trash balloons to martial law: How inter-Korean ties hit rock bottom in 2024
Year began with North Korea abandoning unification and ended with a shocking declaration that cast tensions in new light
January 1, 2025
Kim Jong Un rings in New Year at concert but makes no new policy announcements
North Korean leader appears with daughter at event, after year-end plenum revealed few specifics about 2025 plans
January 1, 2025
Beyond Russia: The overlooked developments set to define North Korea in 2025
Economic troubles could increase pressure on regime, while selective reopening is redefining ties with outside world
January 1, 2025
The status of North Korea’s foreign community, five years after pandemic began
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the countries and NGOs that have returned and why Pyongyang is playing favorites
December 31, 2024
North Korea delays opening of giant Wonsan Kalma resort again to June 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects site and touts ‘political stability’ as foreign tourist draw amid South Korea’s impeachment crisis
December 31, 2024
Pins, portraits, propaganda: How the cult of Kim Jong Un hit new heights in 2024
North Korean leader increasingly sought to step out of his dead predecessors’ shadow, raising profile at their expense
December 31, 2024
