Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un kicks off major political meeting to round out ‘most arduous’ year
Multi-day party plenum expected to reveal domestic and foreign policy changes, as children’s union congress also begins
What the exile of a North Korean prince reveals about power in the DPRK
Kim Pyong Il was once viewed as a potential successor, but the regime has undermined any claim he might have to power
Interview: How the UK’s first envoy in North Korea fought for internet access
James Hoare discusses the difficulty of establishing bilateral ties and why he thinks relations are unlikely to improve
North Korea tests new rocket motor, advancing long-range missile development
First test of solid-fuel engine at Sohae spaceport is part of DPRK’s plans to improve the survivability of its ICBMs
State media review: North Koreans get an ideological education on Mount Paektu
An in-depth analysis of youth trip to the ‘sacred’ mountain, remembrances for Kim Jong Il and the year’s top highlights
Kim Jong Un’s daughter steals spotlight from DPRK’s biggest missile – Ep. 265
The NK News team discusses whether the child is the North Korean leader’s successor, BTS on the front lines and more
Why North Koreans aren’t protesting against COVID lockdowns like the Chinese are
DPRK gives no space for disobedience, and even thinking the wrong thing may land entire families in concentration camps
Timeline: From North Korea’s mammoth ICBM launch to Kim Jong Un’s daughter
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from November 1 - November 30
North Korea in November 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022
Book review: Can a single man bring down the North Korean state?
Bradley Hope’s ‘The Rebel and the Kingdom’ paints a complex picture of the Madrid raid and the architects behind it
