Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Was Yoon Suk-yeol’s trip to NATO Summit a success? It depends who you ask.
South Korea’s polarized media offer conflicting takes on president's first trip abroad, with attention focused on Japan
Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life
Thousands gather from around country without masks or social distancing in show of confidence after COVID outbreak
South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’
Commander during past clashes with North Korea, Gen. Kim Seung-kyum warns of grave threats from DPRK weapons development
North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery
Parking lot full at top venue in recent days amid major party meeting plans, though military meeting also possible
How North Korea could control the South without ever conquering it
The much larger ROK is too unwieldy to absorb, but DPRK could still exact monetary tribute and exert political power
North Korea in June 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s ‘military action plan’ to missiles and summits
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30
What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea
Lessons from ex-president’s failed attempt to arrange meeting of US and Koreas remain relevant amid current deadlock
Why US sanctions on North Korea’s main airport would do more harm than good
Repeated missile launches from Pyongyang airfield this year suggest Washington could target it for future designations
North Korea’s invented histories – NKNews Podcast Ep. 242
Katie Stallard discusses how the DPRK and other authoritarian regimes use the past as an instrument of power
