Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
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
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
