Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
How North Korea’s bizarre propaganda could outlive the Kim dynasty
Example of post-Soviet states suggests DPRK’s mythology may not disappear even after unification or regime collapse
August 23, 2022
Kim Jong Un praises sacrifices of army medics for ‘victory’ over COVID-19
In speech, North Korean leader thanks soldiers mobilized to manage medicines and says he felt ‘empty’ about lockdowns
August 19, 2022
‘We hate Yoon’: Kim Yo Jong slams Seoul’s plan to denuclearize North Korea
DPRK leader’s sister rejects all future offers and says South Korea ‘scared’ of the missile tested Wednesday
August 19, 2022
By backing Russia in Donbas, Kim Jong Un trades self-reliance for puppetry
Recognizing pseudo-states marks radical shift for North Korea, but cuddling up to Moscow could make peninsula safer
August 18, 2022
Yoon chases public opinion as he pardons Samsung prince, but not an ex-president
South Korean president is seeking economic wins amid low approval rating, while aiming to avoid political controversy
August 17, 2022
How corruption conquered North Korea, and why it’s there to stay
While Kim Il Sung launched campaigns that curbed graft, Kim Jong Un has found corruption beneficial to his regime
August 16, 2022
With military makeover, Kim Jong Un asserts his own power in face of troubles
North Korean leader donning white military garb is gesture that seeks to diminish symbolic standing of his predecessors
August 15, 2022
North Korea’s ‘strengthened rhetoric’ around nukes concerning, US says
State Department comments follow DPRK threats to ‘exterminate’ South Korean leaders and use nuclear weapons if attacked
August 12, 2022
Kim Yo Jong’s accusation that Seoul spread COVID sets stage for future violence
Experts say North Korea using crisis to push harder line toward South Korea, even as it celebrates ‘victory’ over virus
August 11, 2022
South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?
New administration can build on Moon’s efforts to elevate relationship and expanding economic and security cooperation
August 11, 2022
