Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
State media review: North Korea warns of ‘highest risk of confrontation’ in 2024
An in-depth analysis of commentary on ROK, Kim Jong Un’s first activity in new year, Xi Jinping’s letter and more
January 4, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his ‘most likely successor’: Seoul spy agency
Statement marks first time NIS has identified child as future leader, after previously expressing skepticism
January 4, 2024
Why North Korea purged references to unification from propaganda websites
Change may be sign DPRK has nullified inter-Korean deals after Kim Jong Un called unification ‘impossible’
January 4, 2024
Kim Jong Un looks to shakeup state policy with sweeping reshuffle of officials
Promotion of over 40 people likely to support military line and rejection of unification, as 3 demoted officials return
January 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects agricultural drones, tractors at farm machine expo
North Korean leader called for review of industry’s production capacity as imported Chinese tractors remain dominant
January 3, 2024
Dissecting Kim Jong Un’s plenum speech on North Korea’s 2024 plans – Ep. 323
The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s overhaul of inter-Korean policy, future satellite launches and more
January 3, 2024
Timeline: From North Korea’s ICBM launch to major year-end party plenum
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31
January 2, 2024
North Korea in December 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
January 2, 2024
What to make of North Korea’s upbeat plenum on its big plans for 2024
Pyongyang ditched goal of unification and braced for conflict, while celebrating progress in military and economy
January 1, 2024
Be ready to use ‘super-powerful’ means to crush US, Kim Jong Un orders military
North Korean leader warns of growing risk of armed conflict with South Korea and US, echoing rhetoric at recent plenum
January 1, 2024
