Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Why the North Korean military may take encouragement from the war in Ukraine
Intense land war has shown sheer numbers can offset technological inferiority, while again proving the value of surprise
Nicaragua and North Korea to open embassies in each others’ capitals: Managua
Move would elevate ties between anti-US regimes to highest level in decades, though DPRK has yet to confirm plans
North Korea urges citizens to safeguard leader portraits from incoming typhoon
State media says protecting statues, monuments and murals should be top priority, despite emphasizing people’s safety
Kim Jong Un’s arms factory visits show sanctions not halting weapons advances
Mass-production capabilities are wake-up call to how well North Korea has adapted defense ambitions to sanctions regime
Kim Jong Un issues ‘military action’ plan against South Korea: State media
Images show North Korean leader pointing to map of South at Central Military Commission meeting
Everywhere Kim Jong Un went during his tour of ‘modernized’ weapons factories
Analysis shows most facilities are in remote munitions hub, as North Korea pours resources into mass production
Why North Korea’s partnership with Libya was not built to last
Pariah status drew disparate states together, but they pursued nuclear programs with very different goals
Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles
Leader tells weapon makers ‘to unleash their creative wisdom’ as preparations for war become more urgent
Mystery construction kicks off in Kim Jong Un’s private Pyongyang forest
Satellite imagery shows demolition and laying of foundations for major project inside North Korean leader’s compound
North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023
