Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on win in Russia’s rubber-stamp election
North Korean leader’s message reflects growing relationship between two countries around war in Ukraine, expert says
March 18, 2024
Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says
Statement by North Korean leader’s sister holds up ‘trustworthy’ Aurus Senat as symbol of growing bilateral cooperation
March 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un watches paratrooper drills practicing infiltration of South Korea
North Korean leader's young daughter also attends drills amid weeks of rival military exercises on Korean Peninsula
March 16, 2024
State media review: North Korea lauds nation’s ‘mom’ Kim Jong Un on women’s day
An in-depth review of lip service for gender equality, a report on soccer victory, Tree Planting Day and more
March 14, 2024
Kim Jong Un oversees tank competition in third military drills of past week
North Korean leader test drives newest main battle tank as drills coincide with large-scale U.S.-ROK joint exercises
March 14, 2024
North Korea starts building factories in 13 more areas for rural development
DPRK finishes breaking ground in 20 cities and counties, while hinting party will directly oversee 20x10 initiative
March 11, 2024
Waiting for Trump? How North Korea is building leverage for a return to talks
Kim Jong Un knows US will want to avoid another global crisis and could use tensions as a bargaining tool
March 11, 2024
North Korea conducts artillery drills, says Seoul ‘within range’
Kim Jong Un leads second day of military drills as US-ROK joint exercises also ongoing this week
March 8, 2024
North Korea breaks ground on six new factories in a week in development push
Experts say top officials at events likely tasked with overseeing 20x10 projects, signaling regime’s economic priorities
March 7, 2024
Kim Jong Un leads military drill simulating takeover of South Korean guard posts
North Korean leader calls for better ‘war preparations’ as US and ROK continue large-scale Freedom Shield drills
March 7, 2024
