Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Ri Yong Ho replaced as North Korean foreign minister, sources say
Ri Son Gwon will be replacement, sources say, a shift which could see major changes to foreign policy posture
New North Korean film stresses military path after standing up to U.S. in 2019
2.5 hr propaganda film recounts Kim’s 2019 summits, economic and military visits, and DPRK’s self-reliant “new path”
Why birthday card diplomacy can’t revive failing U.S.-North Korea talks
Good relations between Kim and Trump can't conceal how broken the diplomatic process has become
In full: Kim Jong Un’s most prominent officials in 2019
NK Pro charts the DPRK officials most frequently by Kim Jong Un's side in 2019
North Korean arms industry, military officials rose to prominence in 2019: data
Top ruling party cadre Jo Yong Won remained the DPRK leader's closest aide, however
Trump asked South Korea to deliver a birthday note to Kim Jong Un, official says
Personal message reportedly already delivered to North Korea via the "appropriate" channels
Why sanctions won’t turn North Koreans against Kim Jong Un any time soon
The country’s elite have too much to lose, and the common people are too repressed, for an uprising to be feasible
North Koreans pledge to “break through the barriers” at country-wide rallies
Citizens, officials also reported to have assessed mistakes made in economic development last year
Ahead of Paektu trip, horse tracks replaced two of Kim Jong Un’s private runways
New infrastructure may have served as a riding practice ground before December's highly-publicized mountain trek
Back to the future: Kim puts North Korea’s economy on a backwards path
The DPRK leader's speech at the recent plenum indicates the country may become even more insular to withstand sanctions
