Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Don’t sugarcoat it: Why candor is the best policy with North Korea
Ambassador Thomas Schäfer’s book shows the value of speaking truth to power about the unjust system under Kim Jong Un
Bureaucratic flip-flop: former propaganda head back in post months after leaving
Reappointment of Ri Il Hwan suggests dissatisfaction with his replacement, or a behind-the-scenes power struggle
As Kim Jong Un slims down, North Korean state media covers body weight issues
Cartoon on state TV features girl criticizing friend for being overweight
FULL TEXT: Presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung’s North Korea policy statement
NK Pro translated and summarized Lee’s views on North Korea and foreign policy revealed on Sunday
Top presidential candidate calls for ‘conditional’ North Korea sanctions relief
Progressive governor Lee Jae-myung of ruling party hints at continuity with Moon in major policy statement
Kim Jong Un visits construction site for new luxury apartments in Pyongyang
DPRK leader, reappearing after 3-week absence, reportedly praised builders for progress despite economic difficulties
Why North Korea won’t abandon its nuclear weapons without a regime change
The current campaign of punitive economic and strategic pressure is necessary as long as Kim Jong Un is in power
Kim Jong Un takes 6th extended break from public this year amid national crises
Absence also coincides with the start of US-ROK exercises, which Kim has often answered with missile tests
Kim Jong Un, in naming a successor, follows a similar precedent to Mao
North Korea's creation of an immediate deputy to leader resembles China's plan to name a successor for ailing Mao Zedong
North Korea ignores some areas, favors others in latest flood recovery efforts
No signs of aid in northeast province as satellite imagery shows homes, roads and bridges destroyed
