Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un promises nuclear weapon deployment to navy in visit to HQ
In inspection with daughter, North Korean leader demands improved readiness to fight US, South Korea and Japan
August 29, 2023
Kim Jong Un demands more tractors to fix ‘food problem’ amid production issues
Visit to tractor factory comes as North Korea continues to rely on Chinese imports, while prioritizing defense spending
August 24, 2023
A brewing storm: How North Korea has failed to prepare for extreme weather
Climate change is amplifying floods and droughts, but regime is unwilling or unable to invest in robust infrastructure
August 23, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s luxury yachts active off coast around his visits to flooded farms
Imagery suggests North Korean leader may have used boats in Wonsan even as he projected image of handling food issues
August 22, 2023
Angry Kim Jong Un slams top official over farm flooding, calls for punishment
Expert says criticism aims to show North Korean leader cares about disaster response after state failed to prepare
August 22, 2023
North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette
Leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes war readiness in first public inspection of what is likely his most advanced warship
August 21, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What are self-criticism sessions really like?
Joshua Kim explains why citizens must criticize themselves and others and gives an example of what this looks like
Kim Jong Un inspects North Korea’s typhoon-hit farms, praising recovery work
Expert says visit betrays food supply concerns, while seeking to show leadership is concerned for local communities
August 18, 2023
What ‘Paektu bloodline’ chants reveal about Kim Jong Un’s succession plans
Analysis suggests slogan closely tied to his daughter, amid signs she’s joining inspections to prepare for leadership
August 16, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea
Kim Jong Un’s arms factory tours and approval of battle plans appear aimed at showing DPRK is able to ‘fight tonight’
August 15, 2023
