Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle
Domestic opposition and poor election showing are challenging Japanese leader’s ideas to resolve DPRK abduction issue
December 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief
Leader praises Russia for counterattack on Ukraine while Andrei Belousov invites DPRK troops to join parade in Moscow
November 30, 2024
North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident
An in-depth analysis of propaganda about ‘fatherly’ leader, military threats, state-funded animation and more
November 29, 2024
North Korea’s bold turn toward Russia poses test for Trump’s second term
Kim Jong Un has thrown off isolation to support invasion of Ukraine, but Trump’s rapport with leader provides an opening
November 28, 2024
Top North Korean officials get bodyguards in likely security and status upgrade
NK Pro analysis shows security personnel flanked Kim Jong Un’s closest advisers for first time at major event
November 27, 2024
North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses
NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks Kim Jong Un’s speech to military commanders and what Moscow may be sending for troops
November 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un bemoans poor construction standards, demands focus on profits
North Korean leader inspects experimental scallop farm amid push to retake central control of rural economy
November 26, 2024
How Trump could reshape US strategy for countering North Korean cyber threats
President-elect likely to maintain Biden’s aggressive approach but could downplay cooperation with allies
November 25, 2024
Trump names key official in past diplomacy with North Korea as security adviser
Alex Wong helped organize summits with Kim Jong Un and will now shape foreign policy as assistant to the president
November 25, 2024
North Korea reveals new vertical take-off drones amid ‘modern warfare’ push
NK Pro analysis of arms expo highlights Pyongyang’s focus on improving capabilities to fight a drone war
November 22, 2024
