Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea marks Korean War ‘victory’ with goose-stepping soldiers but no nukes
Kim Jong Un pays tribute to veterans at scaled-down celebrations, but Chinese envoy appears to skip the festivities
July 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods
State media says city of Sinuiju on China border hit by heavy rains, prompting helicopter rescue operation
July 29, 2024
North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants
Major construction also underway on new underground facilities near weapons plants that could be used for storage
July 26, 2024
State media review: North Korea salutes its ‘victory’ in Korean War to bash US
An in-depth analysis of Victory Day propaganda, tourism policies, letters to foreign friends and a camp for Russian kids
July 26, 2024
North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push
NK Pro uncovers construction at facilities for missiles, launchers and more as DPRK focuses on deterrence and arms sales
July 25, 2024
ROK turns up loudspeakers, a North Korean diplomat’s testimony and defector art
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses what South Korea is broadcasting over the border in response to DPRK trash balloons
July 23, 2024
North Korea says it ‘does not care’ whether Donald Trump wins US election
State media says former president did not bring ‘substantial change’ after Trump claims Kim Jong Un ‘misses me’
July 23, 2024
Biden’s North Korea policy has failed. It’s time for something different.
Trump has been willing to ditch Beltway fantasy of complete denuclearization and should pursue arms control if reelected
July 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties
Alexey Krivoruchko, official in charge of weapons procurement, leads delegation to North Korean capital
July 19, 2024
North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025
Kim Jong Un visits Wonsan-Kalma beach resort for first time in 5 years to promote international tourism revival
July 18, 2024
