Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Mystery construction kicks off in Kim Jong Un’s private Pyongyang forest
Satellite imagery shows demolition and laying of foundations for major project inside North Korean leader’s compound
August 3, 2023
North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023
August 3, 2023
Conspicuous cooperation: Why Shoigu made a show of buying arms from North Korea
Russia could have discussed weapons sales discreetly, but it chose ostentation to send a political message
August 1, 2023
North Korea welcomes special guests for a ‘Victory Day’ parade – Ep. 300
The NK News team discusses DPRK’s second nighttime military spectacle of year and celebrates 300 episodes of the podcast
August 1, 2023
Kim meets with Chinese official after two cheer on nukes at military parade
North Korean leader vows to boost ‘strategic and tactical’ ties at meeting with visiting Chinese delegation
July 29, 2023
At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing
Foreign delegations send message DRPK’s allies can tolerate its nukes, as military rolls out ICBMs and underwater drones
July 28, 2023
New drones conduct flyovers as North Korea shows off nukes at military parade
Visiting high-level Russian and Chinese delegations join Kim Jong Un to watch event to mark DPRK’s ‘Victory Day’
July 28, 2023
Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick
Confirmation of Kim Yung-ho has stalled over criticism of calls for North Korean regime change and alleged tax evasion
July 27, 2023
State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III
An in-depth review of celebrations for a Korean War anniversary, justifications for nuke development and a new TV show
July 27, 2023
North Korea debuts new spy and combat drones that mimic US models
Capabilities resemble Reaper and Global Hawk UAVs, though expert says unclear whether they’re based on stolen designs
July 27, 2023
