Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea’s deeply flawed intel ops on the war in Ukraine
Pyongyang is keen to learn from the conflict, but ideological biases mean it’s likely to draw the wrong conclusions
March 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems
Leadership discusses need for ‘fundamental change’ in farming and state economic plans on second day of ongoing plenum
February 28, 2023
North Korea overhauls laws on drug use, private wealth and rape
Legal changes outline new crimes and punishment but promote leniency for even worst offenders who repent
February 27, 2023
North Korea kicks off party plenum on ‘urgent’ food issues
Kim Jong Un convened major meeting Sunday likely to last several days, amid concerns about food insecurity in country
February 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un and daughter inaugurate new street construction project in Pyongyang
Girl makes first appearance at work site as leader lauds North Koreans’ sacrifices on ‘great construction battlefield’
February 26, 2023
The Ukraine war has drawn North Korea back into Moscow’s political orbit
Pyongyang has offered vocal and material support for Russia’s invasion and stands to gain as conflict enters second year
February 22, 2023
What Kim Yo Jong’s missives say about North Korean priorities and sensitivities
DPRK leader’s sister has repeatedly insulted South Korean experts, but it’s far from clear what she seeks to achieve
February 21, 2023
North Korea says it fired Hwasong-15 ICBM in warning to US, South Korea
Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘overwhelming response’ to hostility after test of new missile unit’s readiness
February 19, 2023
Kim Jong Un takes daughter to soccer match celebrating her grandfather
Military vs. Cabinet contest for Kim Jong Il’s birthday marks girl’s first appearance not overtly tied to nukes
February 18, 2023
Why the US has worked to stop allies like South Korea from going nuclear
Some in Seoul want nukes to defend against North Korea, but US has put forward tough consequences to prevent this before
February 17, 2023
