Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes
North Korean leader hosts defense minister Sergei Shoigu at weapons expo in Pyongyang
July 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult
North Korean leader shown riding white horse and getting muddy next to luxurious Lexus SUV at state art exhibition
July 26, 2023
Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits
North Korean leader praises soldiers and Chinese assistance in Korean War ahead of Thursday’s armistice anniversary
July 26, 2023
North Korea’s silence on elections could point to changes in how citizens vote
Recent plenum referenced election reform, which could ditch single-candidate polls without sacrificing state control
July 25, 2023
What a Chinese delegation’s visit means for North Korea’s border controls
DPRK may be testing waters before easing restrictions, or just making an exception for key ally on important holiday
July 25, 2023
North Korea invites Chinese delegation, first foreign visit since pandemic began
State media announces visit for Korean War anniversary in significant development for DPRK’s COVID border controls
July 24, 2023
Unification minister nominee grilled over calls for North Korea regime change
At confirmation hearing, opposition accuses Kim Yung-ho of promoting inappropriate ideas on YouTube and dodging taxes
July 21, 2023
Kim Yo Jong is barking at the US, but North Korea probably won’t bite
Flurry of statements is likely an attempt at verbal deterrence, not a harbinger of violence or signal DPRK seeks talks
July 20, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears to build giant private train station near beach mansions
Construction points to paranoia around leader’s security, as well as investment in personal luxuries despite shortages
July 14, 2023
Seoul slaps new sanctions on North Korea after latest ICBM test
Unilateral designations target 4 individuals and 3 firms for generating currency for DPRK nuclear and missile programs
July 14, 2023
