Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea in December 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Timeline: From Kim’s plenum speech to updated plans for war with North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31
Promotions at party meeting reinforce North Korea’s focus on economic challenges
State media reported 45 promotions that broadly align with the country’s policy directions, albeit with some exceptions
Kim Jong Un visits shrine to offer ‘new year greetings’ to late former leaders
North Korean leader’s annual visit to family mausoleum comes one day after he made key policy speech at party meeting
North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula
Final report on party plenum delivers no message to US, focuses on rural development and economic issues
Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time
Health issues likely played a role in abnormally inactive year for North Korean leader
North Korea extends party meeting as country prepares to ring in new year
State media reports plenum to continue Friday but doesn’t mention celebrations on 10th anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s rule
North Korea puts ‘rural problem’ on agenda as party meeting extended
Kim Jong Un made speeches during first two days of party plenum, but state media has yet to release full details
The biggest North Korea stories of 2021 – NKNews Podcast Ep. 215
The NK News team discusses Kim Jong Un’s health, the DPRKs new ‘dark age’ and their predictions for the year ahead
Kim Jong Un kicks off major party meeting to lay plans for 2022
North Korea's party plenum expected to last multiple days and discuss major foreign and domestic policy issues
