Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea demands end to regional inequality, but offers mostly futile fixes
While new law shows state concerned about rural poverty, solutions rely on redistribution of resources that don’t exist
September 12, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia in coming days: Kremlin
DPRK state media also reported on meeting between leaders at invitation of Vladimir Putin but did not specify location
September 11, 2023
North Korea-Russia summit to talk arms deal would be ‘huge mistake’: VP Harris
White House laments ‘act of desperation’ while expert sees major potential gains for DPRK
September 11, 2023
What North Korea’s state media reveals about Kim Jong Un’s inner circle
Top military man Pak Jong Chon and premier Kim Tok Hun both appeared out until suddenly showing up alongside the leader
September 11, 2023
Kim Jong Un celebrates 75 years of North Korea with mass ‘militia’ parade
Leader also meets top Chinese official as the country celebrates diamond jubilee with third mass procession of 2023
September 9, 2023
North Korea launches new ‘nuclear attack submarine’: State media
Kim Jong Un promises more ballistic missile and nuclear-powered submarines at ceremony on east coast
September 8, 2023
Missiles and ship engines: A look at Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons plant visits
North Korean leader continues to inspect facilities mass-producing weapons that Russia reportedly seeks
September 6, 2023
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
