Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life
Thousands gather from around country without masks or social distancing in show of confidence after COVID outbreak
July 7, 2022
South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’
Commander during past clashes with North Korea, Gen. Kim Seung-kyum warns of grave threats from DPRK weapons development
July 6, 2022
North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery
Parking lot full at top venue in recent days amid major party meeting plans, though military meeting also possible
July 6, 2022
How North Korea could control the South without ever conquering it
The much larger ROK is too unwieldy to absorb, but DPRK could still exact monetary tribute and exert political power
July 4, 2022
North Korea in June 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
July 1, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s ‘military action plan’ to missiles and summits
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30
July 1, 2022
What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea
Lessons from ex-president’s failed attempt to arrange meeting of US and Koreas remain relevant amid current deadlock
June 30, 2022
Why US sanctions on North Korea’s main airport would do more harm than good
Repeated missile launches from Pyongyang airfield this year suggest Washington could target it for future designations
June 29, 2022
North Korea’s invented histories – NKNews Podcast Ep. 242
Katie Stallard discusses how the DPRK and other authoritarian regimes use the past as an instrument of power
June 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un guides meeting of top officials on reorganizing party departments
Latest appearance marks fourth event North Korean leader has joined this month, though state media short on details
June 28, 2022
