Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone
Traditional mourning period handled differently by Kim Jong Un, but still meaningful for succession
The diminishing role of Soviet help in Pyongyang propaganda
North Korea once celebrated help in establishing its independence; now it barely acknowledges it
The party’s 10 principles, then and now
Evolution of party credo shows effort to elevate Kim Jong Il, the Worker’s Party
North Korea appoints new air force commander
Choe Yong Ho replaces Ri Pyong Chol after more than six years as KPA’s top air force officer
Change is in the air in North Korea
Expect better living conditions, but little change in personal liberties, inter-Korean relations
November: Military and diplomatic focus, status of Kim’s family
North continues diplomatic campaign while preparing for military drills; Kim’s sister rises while wife absent
The first party conference and purge of ’58
How the original WPK conference bore witness to the end of Kim Il Sung’s enemies
Kim’s sister a vice department director in Workers’ Party
State media makes most specific reference yet regarding Kim Yo Jong’s official role
Being a minor party in the North
In a totalitarian regime, what do N. Korea’s other political blocs do?
Is Kim Jong Un young? Yes, but maybe not inexperienced
Personality cult around Kim’s mother implies decade-long preparation process
