Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
In final defense, Yoon insists martial law was needed to counter North Korea
Impeached president tells court that opposition followed Pyongyang’s orders, likely appealing to hardline supporters
February 27, 2025
North Koreans mourn police officer in rare mass display of grief for non-leader
State media glorifies security official who died saving young boy in unusual effort to foster loyalty for the regime
February 25, 2025
Kim Jong Un says army obedience top priority as troops fight in Russia’s war
North Korean leader visits Kim Il Sung University of Politics to check soldier education but doesn’t mention deployment
February 25, 2025
Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet
Washington, Moscow initiate peace talks as Kyiv says it successfully destroyed DPRK artillery system in ongoing conflict
February 19, 2025
Kim’s redevelopment plans, Trump’s fund freeze and tour companies in North Korea
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy talks Kim’s latest construction goals, Trump’s impact on DPRK human rights and tourism prospects
February 18, 2025
Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader commits to more skyscraper construction in future, outlining housing projects beyond 50k project
February 17, 2025
Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
State media reveals some of this year’s ‘20x10’ project locations, while satellite imagery shows work already underway
February 14, 2025
How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future
Negotiations between Trump and Putin could force Kim to rethink Russia ties and push DPRK toward renewed US diplomacy
February 14, 2025
Thomas Stock: North Korea’s call for peace as a means of propaganda
The historian discusses how North Korea used the 1989 Youth Festival for propaganda and ideological control
February 13, 2025
Trump taps North Korea expert Allison Hooker as under secretary of state
Hooker accompanied Trump to key summits with Kim Jong Un and experts say appointment signals interest in renewed talks
February 13, 2025
