Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Biting humor: North Korea’s forgotten embrace of satirical cartoons
Magazine Hwalsal once prominently featured social criticism, revealing openness of early DPRK until regime cracked down
May 7, 2024
North Korea tears down buildings at Kim Jong Un’s winter palace complex
Expert said says ‘unusual’ move may be part of plans to transfer ignored residence to the military
May 6, 2024
Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats
North Korean leader again demonstrates deep interest in combatting foreign influence, joining photo session in Pyongyang
May 6, 2024
US governor raises eyebrows with claim she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Upcoming book by Kristi Noem will be edited to remove false claim amid questions about whether she confused two Koreas
May 6, 2024
Timeline: From the death of the Panel to a ‘nuclear trigger’ test
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 to April 30, 2024
May 3, 2024
North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024
May 3, 2024
North Korea cancels visits by European delegations at last minute, sources say
Expert says cancellation of trips to check facilities suggests security officials don’t want return of Western presence
May 3, 2024
North Korea demands police combat ‘illegal activities’ at first meeting in years
Expert says focus of first conference since 2012 hints at efforts to curtail corruption and foreign cultural influence
May 2, 2024
North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies
Changes in how to refer to birthdays of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il may be effort to elevate current leader, expert says
April 29, 2024
South Korean hotel removes name of Kim Jong Un aide from marketing for VIP suite
Skybay Hotel drops Hyon Song Wol from name of room where senior official stayed as interest in North Korea declines
April 29, 2024
