Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Why North Korean women have little to celebrate this Women’s Day
Crackdowns on outside info and efforts to address low birthrate show how the regime uses women as tools of the state
March 7, 2025
Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
An in-depth analysis of possible crackdowns on defectors, March 1 commemorations, Kim Jong Un’s humor and more
March 7, 2025
North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course
Exclusive satellite imagery analysis reveals likely launchpad and storage for largest nukes near demolished Kim mansion
March 6, 2025
Georgy Toloraya: Why the North Korea-Russia relationship is built to last
Russian scholar and former diplomat discusses why ties will continue to develop even after the war in Ukraine is over
March 6, 2025
North Korea threatens US, a cruise missile test and Yoon’s final defense
NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks DPRK criticism of US aircraft carrier visit to peninsula and its message to Trump
March 4, 2025
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025
March 3, 2025
North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s pet project, Swiss ambassador starting work and 90th birthday of Chongryon chief
February 28, 2025
North Korea to open first modern general hospital in October after 5-year delay
Kim Jong Un praises ‘flawless’ Pyongyang General Hospital, which Russia may help furnish with medical equipment
February 28, 2025
Putin meets senior North Korean official amid negotiations around Ukraine war
Experts say list of participants suggests talks focused on DPRK troops and arms shipments in support of Russia
February 28, 2025
North Korea conducts cruise missile test to show nuclear attack ‘readiness’
NK News analysis confirms building destroyed on west coast island in test overseen by Kim Jong Un
February 28, 2025
