Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit
Kim Jong Un personally observes west coast launch as state media vows more satellites in ‘near future’
November 22, 2023
Why North Korea dropped a reference to ‘defending’ Kim Jong Un from constitution
Surprise deletion of phrase introduced in 2019 is sign leader has eliminated perceived military threats to his rule
November 20, 2023
Great wall of Pyongyang: Why North Korea is building a fence around its capital
Satellite imagery reveals construction of 63 km barrier and guard posts in massive effort to control access to city
November 17, 2023
Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow
Two sides also reportedly held talks on food trade and other cooperation, as Russian delegation departs Pyongyang
November 17, 2023
Nominee to lead ROK military comes out against military pact with North Korea
Kim Myung-soo says CMA has constrained military but faces scrutiny over personal conduct and alleged lack of experience
November 16, 2023
Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit
Experts say DPRK policy ‘remains on autopilot’ even as US and Chinese leaders make progress on other issues
November 16, 2023
North Korea debuts next stage in topsy-turvy development of solid-fuel missiles
Tests of new intermediate-range missile engines follow solid-fuel ICBM success and lay groundwork for flight testing
November 15, 2023
North Korean election reform does not guarantee right to vote, Seoul says
Reform allows two candidates to run in pre-election primaries, a move one expert says could prove significant
November 10, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What are ideological study sessions like?
A defector writes about taking notes for hours to prove her loyalty, memorizing the leader’s speeches and more
How two Koreas’ embrace of missile capabilities has amplified conflict risks
Lowering likelihood of North Korean nuclear use has emerged as primary task in near term, eclipsing denuclearization
November 7, 2023
