Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Too early to tell if Kim Jong Un’s daughter is heir apparent, experts say
Defectors and analysts raise multiple reasons for introducing her, from humanizing leader to fortifying hereditary rule
February 13, 2023
State media review: North Korea sends condolences to Syria, Turkey after quakes
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s letter to Assad, satellite criticism, army anniversary celebrations and more
February 10, 2023
New missile and Kim Jong Un’s daughter steal show at military parade – Ep. 274
The NK News team discusses what to make of North Korea’s latest nighttime spectacle
February 10, 2023
Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade
Analysts say ICBM-heavy event sends clear message to US, but question whether Kim Jong Un has named daughter his heir
February 10, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s fifth military parade of the COVID era
Reveal of new missile shows steady progress toward weapons goals, while daughter’s prominence hints at health troubles
February 9, 2023
North Korean leader attends military parade with daughter, doesn’t give speech
State media report makes no mention of Kim Jong Un messages to US or ROK at event featuring tactical nukes and ICBMs
February 9, 2023
Kim Jong Un accelerates cult of personality with new mural of himself
New mosaic shows Kim clad in leather and squatting near plants and replaces depictions of past leaders
February 8, 2023
Why Kim Jong Un held a banquet at Pyongyang’s biggest hotel for foreigners
North Korea travel experts express surprise at use of Yanggakdo Hotel, formerly the main accommodation for tourists
February 8, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s elite photographers spare no expense to get the best shot
Leader’s news team uses expensive and potentially sanctioned hardware, while taking pains to conceal digital footprints
February 8, 2023
Kim Jong Un and daughter dine with military commanders ahead of weapons show
Mostly celebratory speech did not mention foreign policy or specific arms as large-scale military parade looms
February 8, 2023
