Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
How South Korea’s political crisis impacts North Korea policy
Experts explore implications of upcoming court decision on Yoon’s impeachment for ROK politics and peninsula security
March 12, 2025
What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling
Yoon’s ouster could pave way for progressive leadership and ‘pragmatic’ DPRK stance, but political risks remain high
March 12, 2025
More North Korean missiles, US-ROK drills and a nuke submarine inspection
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses DPRK criticism of Freedom Shield exercise and training changes after ROK bombing mishap
March 11, 2025
North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city
Construction follows Kim Jong Un’s orders last summer to build remote region’s third alpine resort amid tourism push
March 10, 2025
North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine
Kim Jong Un inspects submarine and new warships, says vessels won’t be ‘restricted’ to DPRK waters
March 8, 2025
US, ROK security advisers reaffirm goal of North Korean denuclearization
First meeting of Mike Waltz and Shin Won-sik comes as Trump policies raise concern about US commitment to defend Seoul
March 7, 2025
Why North Korean women have little to celebrate this Women’s Day
Crackdowns on outside info and efforts to address low birthrate show how the regime uses women as tools of the state
March 7, 2025
Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
An in-depth analysis of possible crackdowns on defectors, March 1 commemorations, Kim Jong Un’s humor and more
March 7, 2025
North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course
Exclusive satellite imagery analysis reveals likely launchpad and storage for largest nukes near demolished Kim mansion
March 6, 2025
Georgy Toloraya: Why the North Korea-Russia relationship is built to last
Russian scholar and former diplomat discusses why ties will continue to develop even after the war in Ukraine is over
March 6, 2025
