Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Martial law revelations, commander-in-chief confusion and North Korea’s response
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses claims that ROK military put soldiers on alert for DPRK ‘situation’ before martial law
With Assad’s ouster, North Korea loses a key partner in the Middle East
Fall of Damascus to rebels could derail ties and shows dangers of depending on Russia, further justifying self-reliance
Yoon still commands military despite ceding authority, Seoul belatedly confirms
Sidelining of ROK president after martial law debacle has raised concerns over who’s in charge if North Korea attacks
Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn
Unclear who has authority after ruling party suggests Yoon Suk-yeol no longer functioning as commander-in-chief
Yoon Suk-yeol survives impeachment vote after martial law fiasco
Experts envision major ramifications for Korean security as opposition likely continues trying to oust ROK president
What to expect from North Korea if Yoon Suk-yeol is impeached
DPRK seized on Park Geun-hye’s ouster but may opt for different path this time after revising stance toward South Korea
South Korea’s only defector lawmaker says he opposes Yoon’s impeachment
In interview, North Korean escapee Park Choong-kwon criticizes martial law but says impeachment sets bad precedent
ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order
Lawmaker says troops were warned of ‘serious’ DPRK situation, suggesting Yoon played up dangers to ensure compliance
How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law
DPRK turned unrest to its advantage in 70s and 80s, shining light on how it could respond to Yoon’s aborted decree
South Korean defense chief steps down after president’s martial law debacle
Kim Yong-hyun’s exit appears aimed at deflecting blame and leaves Yoon without a top official for North Korea policy
