Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone
Seoul downplayed reports about incident but expert says it highlights strides in DPRK’s electronic warfare technology
February 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push
February 7, 2025
North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes
February 6, 2025
Dan Gudgeon: How South Korea’s language on North Korea shapes peace narrative
Researcher talks how narratives about identity shape the success or failure of peace processes and ontological security
February 6, 2025
Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions
Senior military officer made revelation during testimony on Roh Sang-won’s role in Dec. 3 martial law declaration
February 5, 2025
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025
February 3, 2025
US, South Korean defense chiefs vow ‘ironclad’ deterrence against North Korea
Call between Peter Hegseth and Seoul’s acting defense minister Kim Seon-ho comes amid leadership vacuum in Seoul
January 31, 2025
North Korea urges party members to truly believe in Kim Jong Un
An in-depth analysis of appeal for faith in ideology and orders, coverage of Yoon’s legal woes and more factory openings
January 31, 2025
North Korea lets slip where special forces trained before Russia deployment
NK Pro geolocates base from new Kim Jong Un documentary footage, though film short on other military revelations
January 30, 2025
Kap Seol: How North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia has exacerbated proxy war
Researcher discusses proxy war between the two Koreas in Europe, alleged DPRK involvement in Gwangju Uprising and more
January 30, 2025
