Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
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
Kim Jong Un’s luxury yachts active off coast around his visits to flooded farms
Imagery suggests North Korean leader may have used boats in Wonsan even as he projected image of handling food issues
August 22, 2023
Angry Kim Jong Un slams top official over farm flooding, calls for punishment
Expert says criticism aims to show North Korean leader cares about disaster response after state failed to prepare
August 22, 2023
North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette
Leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes war readiness in first public inspection of what is likely his most advanced warship
August 21, 2023
