Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
How elite North Korean women have shattered the glass ceiling under Kim Jong Un
Daughter’s frequent appearances and women in key posts showcase shifting attitudes about roles women can play
February 17, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears to skip ceremony for father’s birthday for first time
State media says North Korean leader sent flower basket to Kim Jong Il’s shrine but doesn’t mention visit
February 17, 2023
Kim Jong Un creates new bodyguard unit in latest effort to bolster security
Guard unit’s establishment also coincides with increasing public presence of North Korean leader’s daughter
February 16, 2023
Kim Jong Un opens construction on major housing and farm projects in capital
State media reveals worker camp near Pyongyang is for new greenhouse farm in latest effort to combat food shortages
February 16, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s daughter unlikely to be next leader of North Korea: Seoul minister
Unification ministry's Kwon Young-se also raises doubts about reported DPRK outreach regarding separated families
February 15, 2023
Book review: A history of North Korea found nowhere else
‘The North Korean Army’ mines sources in multiple languages to deliver rich but accessible account of the DPRK
February 15, 2023
New military promotions appear to underscore North Korea’s focus on missiles
Recently revealed ICBM units may have new commanders, while Politburo Presidium member a conspicuous no-show at parade
February 14, 2023
North Korea to issue new stamps featuring Kim Jong Un’s daughter
Girl appears on nearly half of new postage stamps commemorating Nov. ICBM launch, underscoring her growing prominence
February 14, 2023
How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite
City of Lights has long held dark appeal for DPRK nobility seeking entertainment or just refuge from Pyongyang intrigue
February 14, 2023
O Kuk Ryol, North Korean general under 3 generations of Kim leaders, dies at 90
Revolutionary family ensured quick rise in Pyongyang, but botched reforms in 1980s set back his political career
February 13, 2023
