Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un says North Korea must bolster military in current “turbulent times”
Comments came in report on 3rd meeting of Central Military Commission held ahead of planned party plenum
State media hails Kim’s 2019 feats in cementing “the strongest national defense”
As party plenum approaches, article by cabinet newspaper focuses on this year's military achievements
North Korean army official Pak Jong Chon appears to receive Politburo promotion
Korean People's Army General Staff chief Pak has been a leading voice in the DPRK's recent anti-U.S. military statements
Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020
Rising tensions do not bode well for the North Korean leader — or his people
Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?
Scene appears set for a final U.S. proposal to reboot talks before North Korea's deadline
How Trump could dump South Korea in a pre-election visit to Pyongyang
The President could build reelection momentum by going to North Korea just as Nixon did in 1972 with his trip to China
Following recent reconstruction, North Korea declares Samjiyon its newest city
Change comes a week after Pyongyang unveiled new "utopia" town
Context and translation: party daily recollects Kim Jong Un’s 2019 achievements
Front-page article lauds the leader for strengthening national defense, building the economy
Kim Jong Un still deciding “final judgment,” senior official cautions Trump
Ri Su Yong warns Trump not to "further offend" the North Korean leader, according to KCNA
Rules are rules: North Korean “democracy,” in theory and in practice
While the laws could allow for the leader to be removed from office, such a scenario would likely require a major crisis
