Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Yo Jong insinuates Kishida wants summit with North Korea to boost popularity
Leader’s sister claims Japanese PM floated meeting again via new ‘channel’ but repeats criticism of Tokyo’s policies
March 25, 2024
Kim Jong Un lauds tank unit’s history of invading Seoul in headquarters visit
North Korean leader also shown reviewing military operation plans next to maps of South Korea
March 25, 2024
State media review: Kim Jong Un, daughter exalted as ‘great persons of guidance’
An in-depth analysis of daughter’s idolization, a new housing law, Pyongyang’s diplomatic outreach and more
March 21, 2024
Book review: A realist appraisal of North Korea’s ‘nuclear obsession’
In ‘North Korea in 100 Questions,’ two French experts push past stereotypes to shine light on all things DPRK
March 21, 2024
Kim Jong Un oversees hypersonic missile engine test: State media
Static engine test for intermediate-range missile comes after first launch of missile system in January
March 20, 2024
North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems
Monday's test was fifth military drill overseen by North Korean leader in last two weeks
March 19, 2024
North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size
Claims about bulldozing major military bases to build ‘world’s largest’ farm mislead public about project, NK Pro finds
March 18, 2024
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
