Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Yoon Seok-youl, wild card on North Korea, wins conservative presidential primary
Former prosecutor general’s victory sets up a contest against progressive candidate Lee Jae-myung in 2022 election
Timeline: From North Korea’s new missile to South Korea’s first rocket
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from October 1 to October 31
North Korea in October 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021
With ideology of ‘Kimjongunism,’ North Korea’s leader seeks to be his own man
Report of DPRK’s new doctrine suggests Kim Jong Un wants to surpass his predecessors by copying their self-idolization
North Korea securing ‘every grain of rice’ amid apparent food shortage: NIS
South Korean spy agency says Kim Jong Un ordered all-out farming campaign amid food supply issues, economic downturn
Kim Jong Un keeps up reclusive streak as boats cruise around east coast mansion
The North Korean leader is on his eighth break of two or more weeks from public view this year
North Korea-Iran relations: Overview, analysis and what to expect going forward
Pyongyang and Tehran's WMD and conventional weapons proliferation threatens Northeast Asia, the Middle East and the U.S.
NK PRO Briefing: An open source review of Iran-DPRK relations
A discussion featuring North Korea analyst James Fretwell, Iran specialist Negar Mortazavi and missile expert Tal Inbar
Roh Tae-woo, ROK president who helped shape inter-Korean relations, dies at 88
Leaving a mixed legacy, Roh normalized ties with DPRK’s traditional allies but ended his career in severe controversy
Why one city in Nepal worships North Korea and follows ‘Juche’ ideology
A mistrust of outsiders and desire for self-reliance drive Bhaktapur to embrace North Korean style communism
