Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un urges officials to fix ‘serious deviations’ at ideology meeting
North Korean leader cites failures to keep up with reality at conference emphasizing ideological unity
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 17 to Feb. 24
An in-depth analysis of DPRK diplomatic activities, a party conference, COVID propaganda and a new book on Kim Jong Il
North Korea and China cooperating to fight US military threat: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader says two countries strengthening ‘strategic cooperation’ in note to Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping
South Korean presidential camps name-drop US pundits to slam each other
Spat over how US experts view candidates’ North Korea policies comes as poll shows Yoon Suk-yeol pulling ahead
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 11 to Feb. 17
An analysis of Kim Jong Il birthday celebrations, a pro-DPRK concert in New York and a film about ethical farming
North Korea completes erasure of Kim Jong Un’s ‘supreme commander’ symbol
Removal of special red flag from guard post, calendars normalizes Kim’s military leadership under state flag
Why Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday bash went off without much of a bang
North Korea may have refrained from new missile reveals or launches due to Winter Olympics and resource constraints
Seemingly boring budget meeting offers clues about developments in North Korea
Market fees could become important revenue source amid trade restart, while empty chair hints at leadership changes
Kim Jong Un leads frigid outdoor meeting to honor late father’s birthday
North Korea kicks off major events for Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday with meeting in the northern city of Samjiyon
Kim Jong Un’s mansion hosted ‘floating amusement park’ ahead of major holiday
Boat activity coincides with North Korean leader’s time out of public view, as state media bemoans ‘hardships’