Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Syria’s Assad is Kim Jong Un’s most frequent pen pal in first half of 2021
DPRK and Syria have cooperated before on missiles and chemical weapons, but recent letters likely less nefarious
North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population
‘Public distribution system’ may be revived as new details on party plenum were revealed in state media
Kim closes party meeting with plea for loyalty, vows to overcome ‘difficulties’
North Korean leader pushes ideology and politburo sees slight shakeup as June plenum wraps up
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
