Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
3 parades, 44 missiles, 64 flights: Numbers tell the story of North Korea’s 2023
Data sheds light on the year’s biggest developments, from leader appearances and wig trade to delegation visits and more
December 27, 2023
What over 100 experts think about North Korea’s next steps – Ep. 322
Chad O’Carroll discusses survey results on influencing Pyongyang, prospects for reopening, inter-Korean policy and more
December 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un kicks off major meeting to round out ‘year of great transformation’
North Korean leader projects optimism at start of multi-day plenum expected to set nuclear and economic agenda
December 27, 2023
Decoding North Korea: What 1,238 headlines reveal about the cult of Kim Jong Un
Analysis of Rodong Sinmun exposes effort to distance leader from economic problems, but credit him for political success
December 26, 2023
How North Korea’s diplomats navigate privilege and peril abroad
Staff at overseas missions enjoy more freedom than compatriots back home but must turn to illicit activities to survive
December 25, 2023
Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets
NK Pro analysis of officials who launched Hwasong-18 uncovers evidence that east coast facility is producing key assets
December 22, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: Will the DPRK reopen its borders in 2024?
Survey finds most experts expect partial reopening for only allies or embassies, as hardliners push to maintain control
December 21, 2023
Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’
North Korean leader lauds soldiers who launched ICBM as sister Kim Yo Jong denounces UN meeting
December 21, 2023
North Korean diplomat’s China visit may pave way for Kim-Xi summit, experts say
First DPRK delegation in four years is sign allies will focus more on ties after being overshadowed by Russia
December 20, 2023
Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says
Shin Won-sik makes rare mention of decapitation strikes against North Korea as US-ROK special forces exercises kick off
December 19, 2023
