Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary
State media opts not to publish photos of regular mausoleum visit or mention attendance of daughter and other family
Under pressure: Why Japan is pushing for a North Korea summit with new urgency
Fumio Kishida says time ticking to resolve abductee issue, but domestic political concerns may also be playing a role
On YouTube, ROK minister nominee spread fringe theories of North Korean collapse
Experts say videos raise concerns about judgment of Kim Yung-ho, president’s pick to lead unification ministry
Kim Jong Un far more reclusive than usual in first half of year: Analysis
North Korean leader made second-fewest public appearances ever, focusing on military amid mixed messages on economy
Timeline: From reports of starvation in North Korea to Blinken’s trip to China
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30
North Korea in June 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
Yoon faults unification ministry for acting like ‘North Korea aid’ agency
South Korean president says ministry should seek unification based on ‘liberal democratic order,’ calling for overhaul
Secret Kim Jong Un theme park ride, new smartphone revealed in propaganda vlog
North Korean ‘influencer’ campaign offers unique insights into leader’s activities amid debate over YouTube deletions
The revolving door: Why people end up quitting the North Korea field
Frustration at lack of progress among factors driving exodus, which some fear could diminish understanding of DPRK
Denouncing ‘anti-state forces,’ Yoon takes a page from North Korea’s book
South Korean president’s smear seeks to delegitimize his predecessor, undermining democracy
