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July 15, 2024

Leadership

Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 15, 2024
South Korea to pay ‘very high price’ after latest leaflet launch: Kim Yo Jong

South Korea to pay ‘very high price’ after latest leaflet launch: Kim Yo Jong

DPRK leader's sister says South Korean public will 'criticize' those sending leaflets to North

South Korea to pay ‘very high price’ after latest leaflet launch: Kim Yo Jong
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 14, 2024
State media review: North Korea mourns one Kim leader, while glorifying another
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State media review: North Korea mourns one Kim leader, while glorifying another

An in-depth analysis of Kim Il Sung death memorials, a letter to Iran’s president, a worker’s confession and more

State media review: North Korea mourns one Kim leader, while glorifying another
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung July 11, 2024
Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command

Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command

Expert says rare visit likely planned in response to Kim-Putin summit as showcase of US-ROK alliance strength

Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 10, 2024
Kim Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death

Kim Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death

Leader Kim Jong Un attends large-scale events for death anniversary aimed at legitimizing future of Kim family rule

Kim Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 9, 2024
Kim Yo Jong slams ROK border drills, Russian kids to visit North Korea
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Kim Yo Jong slams ROK border drills, Russian kids to visit North Korea

NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses the latest statement from the North Korean leader’s sister and Russia-DPRK cooperation

Kim Yo Jong slams ROK border drills, Russian kids to visit North Korea
Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity

Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity

North Korean leader’s sister slams artillery live fire as ‘suicidal hysteria,’ threatening nuclear response

Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2024
At plenum, Kim Jong Un forces out elderly officials to make way for new blood
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At plenum, Kim Jong Un forces out elderly officials to make way for new blood

North Korean leader could rely on new cadres for years, while other changes signal new line on enforcing social control

At plenum, Kim Jong Un forces out elderly officials to make way for new blood
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 5, 2024
After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again

After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again

Leading conservatives are endorsing nukes to defend against North Korea, reginiting debate about reliance on US military

After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 5, 2024
North Korea using Chinese machines to make weapons at new factory, photos show
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North Korea using Chinese machines to make weapons at new factory, photos show

Over dozen Chinese-made CNC machines visible during Kim Jong Un’s recent visit, despite sanctions against their import

North Korea using Chinese machines to make weapons at new factory, photos show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 5, 2024
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