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Leadership

Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

The kaleidoscope – Two years of Kim Jong Un

The kaleidoscope – Two years of Kim Jong Un

"Am I the only one who thinks that it is just a little bit worrying our main sources of information on the leadership in Pyongyang are a former chef and Dennis Rodman?"

The kaleidoscope – Two years of Kim Jong Un
James Hoare
James Hoare January 16, 2014
Chef says Kim Jong Un showed leadership potential early

Chef says Kim Jong Un showed leadership potential early

In exclusive interview, Kenji Fujimoto says North Korean leader was boisterous growing up

Chef says Kim Jong Un showed leadership potential early
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi January 16, 2014
The family feuds of the Kim dynasty

The family feuds of the Kim dynasty

Two deaths, multiple exiles have settled potential disputes between siblings

The family feuds of the Kim dynasty
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 15, 2014
NK Media Watch – Jan 8 to 14

NK Media Watch – Jan 8 to 14

North Koreans Respond to Kim Jong Un's New Year's Address; 13th SPA Election Committee Announced; and the First Day of Sport in the New Year

NK Media Watch – Jan 8 to 14
Matthew McGrath January 15, 2014
Kim Jong Il’s former sushi chef sees coup potential

Kim Jong Il’s former sushi chef sees coup potential

In exclusive interview, Kenji Fujimoto says womanizing prompted Jang purge

Kim Jong Il’s former sushi chef sees coup potential
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi January 14, 2014
The problem with Dennis Rodman’s basketball diplomacy

The problem with Dennis Rodman’s basketball diplomacy

Why Rodman's visit was a wasted opportunity

The problem with Dennis Rodman’s basketball diplomacy
NK News
NK News January 13, 2014
Regime activity limited and conservative in December

Regime activity limited and conservative in December

At the end of the year, leadership is consolidating power and may be shifting back to Songun

Regime activity limited and conservative in December
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 3, 2014
NK Media Watch – Dec 25 to 31

NK Media Watch – Dec 25 to 31

Fisheries Honored; State Holidays; and the New Year

NK Media Watch – Dec 25 to 31
Matthew McGrath January 2, 2014
Christmas and New Year’s in North Korea

Christmas and New Year’s in North Korea

While Christmas officially ignored, New Years marks big date in North Korea

Christmas and New Year’s in North Korea
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young December 31, 2013
NK Media Watch – Dec 18 to 24

NK Media Watch – Dec 18 to 24

Industries praised for hard work in 2013; Kim Jong Suk's 96th birthday; Kim Jong Un praised at unitary force

NK Media Watch – Dec 18 to 24
Matthew McGrath December 25, 2013