Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea threatens US, a cruise missile test and Yoon’s final defense
NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks DPRK criticism of US aircraft carrier visit to peninsula and its message to Trump
March 4, 2025
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025
March 3, 2025
North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s pet project, Swiss ambassador starting work and 90th birthday of Chongryon chief
February 28, 2025
North Korea to open first modern general hospital in October after 5-year delay
Kim Jong Un praises ‘flawless’ Pyongyang General Hospital, which Russia may help furnish with medical equipment
February 28, 2025
Putin meets senior North Korean official amid negotiations around Ukraine war
Experts say list of participants suggests talks focused on DPRK troops and arms shipments in support of Russia
February 28, 2025
North Korea conducts cruise missile test to show nuclear attack ‘readiness’
NK News analysis confirms building destroyed on west coast island in test overseen by Kim Jong Un
February 28, 2025
In final defense, Yoon insists martial law was needed to counter North Korea
Impeached president tells court that opposition followed Pyongyang’s orders, likely appealing to hardline supporters
February 27, 2025
North Koreans mourn police officer in rare mass display of grief for non-leader
State media glorifies security official who died saving young boy in unusual effort to foster loyalty for the regime
February 25, 2025
Kim Jong Un says army obedience top priority as troops fight in Russia’s war
North Korean leader visits Kim Il Sung University of Politics to check soldier education but doesn’t mention deployment
February 25, 2025
Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet
Washington, Moscow initiate peace talks as Kyiv says it successfully destroyed DPRK artillery system in ongoing conflict
February 19, 2025
