Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
How Kim Jong Un’s fears shape North Korea’s nuclear weapons agenda
DPRK leader claims he needs nukes to defend against US invasion, but his own people are likely a bigger concern
April 19, 2023
Why Kim Jong Un is shunning visits to his father and grandfather’s shrine
North Korean leader did not pay respects at Kumsusan on Kim Il Sung’s birthday, amid signs he’s downplaying predecessors
April 19, 2023
North Korea has completed first military recon satellite, state media says
Kim Jong Un justifies satellite's development as response to US-ROK exercises during visit to space agency with daughter
April 19, 2023
Kim Jong Un opens first stage of 10,000-home construction project in Pyongyang
Ceremony to mark Kim Il Sung’s birthday comes amid uneven progress on high-profile efforts to improve housing
April 17, 2023
North Korean website appears to block searches for Kim Jong Un’s daughter
DPRK Today also deleted posts about someone with name Ju Ae in sign leadership sees big role for young girl
April 14, 2023
North Korea says it tested ‘Hwasong-18’ solid-fuel ICBM for first time
‘Successful’ test should cause enemies to ‘suffer from fear and anxiety,’ Kim Jong Un says
April 14, 2023
Will North Korean missiles rain down on the Day of the Sun? – Ep. 283
The NK News team discusses DPRK’s responses to US-ROK springtime drills and short-term prospects for weapons development
April 11, 2023
Kim Jong Un reviews ‘attack plans’ on South Korea at top military meeting
North Korea’s Central Military Commission discusses ‘powerful actions’ against US and ROK as allies continue drills
April 11, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s steady campaign to undercut his father’s legacy
State media promotes ultra-centralized system around leader in what may be effort to step out of Kim Jong Il’s shadow
April 4, 2023
North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023
April 3, 2023
