Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
State media review: North Korea slams Kiwis’ ‘provocative’ sanctions monitoring
An in-depth analysis of criticism toward US allies, praise for youth laborers, a tourney for ‘golf addicts’ and more
North Korea displays Marx and Lenin portraits for first time in over decade
Portraits visible during Kim Jong Un’s visit to new cadre school appear to underscore renewed emphasis on communism
Kim Jong Un attends completion ceremony of high-rise street project in capital
Kim’s daughter joined to mark opening of Jonwi Street project which was built by North Korean youths in under 15 months
Kim Jong Un triggers cheers with surefire aim during factory visit: State media
Release of photo showing North Korean leader’s marksmanship is aimed at cultivating myth of Kim excellence, expert says
North Korea destroys South Korean fire station in Mount Kumgang tourist region
Unification ministry says it will consider legal action against Pyongyang over demolition of ROK government property
The trouble with comparing North Korea’s chief propagandist to Joseph Goebbels
Likening Kim Ki Nam to Nazi politician ignores how much more centralized DPRK is than Germany under National Socialism
Kim Jong Un leads funeral for North Korea’s chief propagandist under Kim rulers
Leader said Kim Ki Nam would be immortalized in likely bid to encourage current officials to remain loyal to the regime
Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon
Expert says president’s remarks are aimed at maintaining ties with Russia for leverage to influence Pyongyang’s actions
What Russia has to gain by killing the UN panel on North Korea – Ep. 341
Christopher Green and NK News reporters discuss Moscow’s veto, Day of the Sun changes, Kim Jong Un’s new song and more
How North Korea tried and failed to reform its economy under each Kim ruler
Regime’s attitude to economic woes has evolved over years, hinting at what could inspire it to consider reform again