Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea opens ‘peculiar’ new apartments in capital after multiple delays
State media praises Kim Jong Un for pushing construction despite COVID difficulties, as DPRK maintains border controls
May 22, 2023
Why Kim Jong Un is paying unprecedented tribute to a late military official
North Korea has honored Hyon Chol Hae in ways usually reserved for Kim family, with leader even kneeling at his grave
May 22, 2023
Poker face: North Korea tries new strategy in crackdown on ‘bluffing’ and lying
Penalties for poor performance and inability to fact check has made false reporting endemic, analysis of new law shows
May 19, 2023
Book review: A moving personal account of Japan’s pro-North Korea enclave
In a fascinating book of essays, filmmaker Yang Yonghi shares the drama and heartbreak of her Zainichi Korean family
May 18, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves launch plans for North Korea’s first military spy satellite
Leader frames satellite as priority for ‘self-defense’ against US and ROK, making first reported appearance in a month
May 17, 2023
How North Korea wielded the law against violators of pandemic controls
Legislative changes show how regime ramped up punishments as it struggled to bring citizens into compliance with rules
May 12, 2023
North Korea rails against markets. But its policies show it can live with them.
DPRK authorities did little to curtail flourishing seafood trade for years, only to reverse course during the pandemic
May 12, 2023
Yoon hires hawkish ex-defense minister whom North Korea wanted killed
Kim Kwang-jin tapped as deputy head of new committee on ensuring ‘overwhelming’ responses to DPRK threats
May 12, 2023
How a neglected North Korea report offers a path forward for US policy
William Perry’s review still holds vital lessons on engaging the DPRK as it is, not how Washington wishes it to be
May 11, 2023
Yoon’s first year: How the president has embraced a hardline North Korea policy
Diplomacy has taken a backseat to deterrence and sharp rhetoric, with Yoon set to stay the course for foreseeable future
May 10, 2023
