Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea declares COVID-19 ‘eradicated,’ implies Kim Jong Un caught virus
DPRK leader proclaims victory at event in Pyongyang, as his sister threatens South Korea for allegedly spreading virus
Kim Jong Un megayacht spotted at secluded beach while leader out of public view
Satellite imagery captures vessel near new mansions on east coast in sign that Kim is vacationing
South Korea’s lack of minority protections jeopardizes its global reputation
Older men who dominate politics ignore equality and representation, even as Yoon tries to raise Korea’s global profile
Disastrous rollout of education policy drives Yoon’s approval rating lower still
All age groups 18-69 disapprove of South Korean president, as support for opposition eclipses ruling party
Why South Korea’s biggest chipmakers are betting big on US over China
Samsung and SK Hynix appear on board with US vision for semiconductor alliance with advanced East Asian economies
Timeline: From 2019 repatriation controversy to death penalty for medicine sales
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 - July 31
North Korea in July 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022
How Kim Jong Un created space for North Korean firms to set prices — with limits
Documents show DPRK leader reinstated agreed price system his father rolled back but stopped short of true free market
Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans enjoy state media?
Organizations set aside time for reading newspapers, but most citizens find it tedious and overstuffed with ideology
Straight down the middle: Why neutrality could be best option for two Koreas
Historical proposals for a unified Korea to be neutral have renewed relevance as great power competition intensifies
