Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
The revolution that wasn’t: is North Korea really a “revolutionary” state?
Despite official claims, early DPRK history was not marked by radical change to the status quo
Timing of North Korean Plenary Meeting suggests break from precedence
Plenum set to be held before end of December and Kim Jong Un's New Year Address on January 1
How one American snuck into North Korea – NK News podcast special episode part 2
Part two of an exclusive NK News series
An American prisoner in North Korea – NK News podcast special episode part 1
Part one of an exclusive NK News series
Latest Central Military Commission meeting sets the stage for party plenum
The meeting's military and defense-heavy agenda indicates Pyongyang will likely adopt a hard line at the upcoming plenum
As Kim Jong Un’s year-end deadline nears, the stalemate continues
Still no deal in sight as Washington waits for North Korea’s next move
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
