Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Seoul accuses North Korea of meddling in elections by ‘belittling’ Yoon Suk-yeol
ROK claims anti-Yoon articles in state media are ‘serious threat’ — even though most South Koreans can’t read them
April 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un building new university to train officials to support family’s rule
North Korean leader tours cadre training school amid push to reform institution central to regime survival
April 1, 2024
State media review: North Korea dissolves one of its oldest unification groups
An in-depth analysis of the death of a 77-year-old organization, Vietnam ties, human rights criticism and more
March 28, 2024
Top North Korean official holds talks with Chinese foreign minister in Beijing
Meetings between Kim Song Nam and Chinese officials may be laying groundwork for summit in near future, expert says
March 25, 2024
Kim Jong Un expresses condolences to Putin over deadly Moscow terrorist attack
North Korean leader voices country’s opposition to terrorism, despite designation as a state sponsor of terrorism by US
March 25, 2024
Kim Yo Jong insinuates Kishida wants summit with North Korea to boost popularity
Leader’s sister claims Japanese PM floated meeting again via new ‘channel’ but repeats criticism of Tokyo’s policies
March 25, 2024
Kim Jong Un lauds tank unit’s history of invading Seoul in headquarters visit
North Korean leader also shown reviewing military operation plans next to maps of South Korea
March 25, 2024
State media review: Kim Jong Un, daughter exalted as ‘great persons of guidance’
An in-depth analysis of daughter’s idolization, a new housing law, Pyongyang’s diplomatic outreach and more
March 21, 2024
Book review: A realist appraisal of North Korea’s ‘nuclear obsession’
In ‘North Korea in 100 Questions,’ two French experts push past stereotypes to shine light on all things DPRK
March 21, 2024
Kim Jong Un oversees hypersonic missile engine test: State media
Static engine test for intermediate-range missile comes after first launch of missile system in January
March 20, 2024
