Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un visits shrine with wife, meets military parade paratroopers
Ri Sol Ju reappears in state media for first time in four months on national foundation day
No new ballistic missiles shown at overnight parade in Pyongyang
North Korea marks 73rd founding anniversary with third nighttime procession in past year, but leaves out major weapons
North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting
Recently demoted Pak Jong Chon boosted to top politburo group, new director of munitions industry department announced
North Korea self-reports it’s still COVID-free after declining Sinovac vaccines
World Health Organization says DPRK tested 683 more people as Kim Jong Un stresses tighter epidemic prevention
North Korea in August 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021
Kim Jong Un raises ‘urgent’ issues of food supply, COVID and flooding
North Korean leader’s remarks at politburo meeting underscore litany of challenges country faces as a result of lockdown
Timeline: From US-ROK military drills to North Korea cutting the hotlines again
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from August 1 to August 31
Kim Jong Un meets disaffected youth who found redemption through hard labor
North Korean leader's appearance raises questions about his absence from other recent political events
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
