Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity
North Korean leader’s sister slams artillery live fire as ‘suicidal hysteria,’ threatening nuclear response
July 8, 2024
At plenum, Kim Jong Un forces out elderly officials to make way for new blood
North Korean leader could rely on new cadres for years, while other changes signal new line on enforcing social control
July 5, 2024
After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again
Leading conservatives are endorsing nukes to defend against North Korea, reginiting debate about reliance on US military
July 5, 2024
North Korea using Chinese machines to make weapons at new factory, photos show
Over dozen Chinese-made CNC machines visible during Kim Jong Un’s recent visit, despite sanctions against their import
July 5, 2024
State media review: North Korean officials ditch Kim Jong Un badges after plenum
An in-depth analysis of the purpose of the new pins, a Vietnamese delegation visit and criticism of US cluster bombs
July 4, 2024
North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2024
July 3, 2024
Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30, 2024
July 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees
Focus on military as first act after major party meeting emphasizes importance of arms development
July 3, 2024
North Koreans’ lives are ‘difficult’ but improving, Kim Jong Un says at plenum
State media report on four-day retreat focuses on ideological and economic problems, makes no mention of foreign policy
July 2, 2024
North Korea’s plenum, new Kim Jong Un pins and rumors of DPRK troops in Ukraine
NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses the agenda for the party meeting and the meaning of loyalty badges depicting the leader
July 2, 2024
