Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Why Kim Jong Un might want to discuss weapons sales with Putin – Ep. 305
The NK News team discusses North Korea-Russia military cooperation, US-ROK drills, DPRK easing border controls and more
September 6, 2023
What to make of reports that Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for summit with Putin
Experts disagree on if Russia needs North Korean arms but say both sides seek to counter US-ROK military cooperation
September 5, 2023
How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy
Experts raise concerns about eliminating departments focused on inter-Korean peace, though some call changes necessary
September 1, 2023
North Korea in August 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023
September 1, 2023
Timeline: From a historic summit to North Korea’s second failed satellite launch
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Aug. 1 – Aug. 31, 2023
September 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s foreign policy failures have left the entire peninsula worse off
North Korea had no backup after talks with US collapsed and has not pursued options that could help end its isolation
September 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un reviews ‘counterattack’ plan to ‘occupy’ South Korea
North Korean leader initiates ‘full-scale’ military command training in response to this week’s joint US-ROK drills
August 31, 2023
Kim Jong Un promises nuclear weapon deployment to navy in visit to HQ
In inspection with daughter, North Korean leader demands improved readiness to fight US, South Korea and Japan
August 29, 2023
Kim Jong Un demands more tractors to fix ‘food problem’ amid production issues
Visit to tractor factory comes as North Korea continues to rely on Chinese imports, while prioritizing defense spending
August 24, 2023
A brewing storm: How North Korea has failed to prepare for extreme weather
Climate change is amplifying floods and droughts, but regime is unwilling or unable to invest in robust infrastructure
August 23, 2023
