Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Two high-ranking party members promoted
Ruling party begins expected position shuffling following SPA elections
NK PRO
Military events, activities spike in N. Korea
North generally responds to joint U.S.-ROK drills with more military activity of its own
Results of SPA elections show who’s rising, falling
Numerous figures close to Kim Jong Un rise, some older figures manage to hang on
Choe Ryong Hae reappears after rumors of his arrest
High-ranking official not purged, but still may be out of Kim’s true inner circle
When North Korea may collapse
Pyongyang's belated economic reforms make 'middle-run' scenarios more likely
Was Kim’s aide Choe destined to follow Jang?
Choe Ryong Hae still missing, apparently excluded from leader’s new inner circle
The weird, weird world of North Korean elections
Elections used to keep tabs on whereabouts of citizens
What happened to Kim’s right-hand man?
Kim confidant Choe Ryong Hae mostly a no-show so far this year
NK Media Watch – Feb 19 to 25
A Call to Vote, Anniversary of Kimilsungism, and North-South Family Reunions
