Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim
During ongoing party plenum, Kim also talked about solving food supply issues and “stabilizing” living conditions
North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021
On second day of party plenum, officials reportedly split into groups to find “scientific, realistic measures”
North Korea’s ruling party rule revisions presage trouble at the top
New first secretary position is likely preparation for death or long-term incapacitation of Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off
Kim Jong Un concedes food situation outlook is 'tense', but says economic output has grown overall since last year
Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat
Visitors to Wonsan mansion have frequently cited North Korean leader's water sports habits
FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book
New revisions may provide hints at the direction Kim Jong Un is taking the country
Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?
Experts weigh in on meaning of first secretary position, views on unification and erasure of Kim family names
Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules
NK Pro has reviewed and translated sections of primary documents
Why do so many people believe Kim Jong Un holds absolute power?
The evidence suggests he does not rule alone
Kim Jong Un looks thinner, and intelligence agencies are likely paying attention
The apparent weight loss comes after rumors of ill-health in recent years