Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea secretly building missile launchers at obscure factory near capital
Investigation finds production of weapons targeting South since last year, ahead of recent mass deployment to frontlines
August 13, 2024
Yoon names new defense chief in surprise reshuffle over North Korean threats
ROK president taps security service head Kim Yong-hyun for role and moves Shin Won-sik to national security adviser
August 12, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls for sheltering flood victims in capital, rejecting foreign aid
North Korean leader visits camp for displaced in bid to show the state can provide for people through ‘self-reliance’
August 12, 2024
How North Korea’s tactical missile deployment aggravates risks of nuclear use
Hwasong-11D launchers may support posture of responding to even minor conflict with mass salvos to overwhelm ROK defense
August 12, 2024
‘Female virgins’ volunteered for difficult flood recovery work, North Korea says
An in-depth analysis of youth mobilization, Kim Jong Un’s ‘dangerous’ boat inspection, decadent pet ownership and more
August 8, 2024
Donald Kirk: How Seoul secretly paid for a summit with North Korea
Veteran journalist Donald Kirk discusses how Kim Dae-jung’s quest for a Nobel prize may have financed DPRK nukes
August 8, 2024
Kim Jong Un sends 300K young people to live and work in flood disaster zone
North Korean ‘youth shock brigade’ mobilized as part of state efforts to instill obedience to leader
August 7, 2024
North Korean missiles to border, catastrophic floods and arms factory expansion
NK News’ Colin Zwirko discusses changes to DPRK weapons production and what satellite imagery reveals about flood damage
August 6, 2024
North Korea says it deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border
Kim Jong Un warns US and defends military buildup at handover ceremony for 250 short-range missile systems
August 5, 2024
North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to July 31, 2024
August 2, 2024
