Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un watches death of mentor who backed his rule in new North Korean film
Documentary boosting leader’s personality cult features new photos of young Kim and eulogizes late military official
Kim Jong Un orders crackdown on ‘abuse of power’ among North Korean officials
DPRK leader discusses struggle against ‘unsound’ acts with top party secretaries in follow-up to last week’s plenum
North Korea signals US policy shift with new pick for foreign minister: Biegun
Choe Son Hui’s new role indicates DPRK could choose to engage Washington or Seoul but not both, former US official says
Kim Jong Un stresses DPRK’s right to self-defense based on ‘power for power’
At party meeting, North Korean leader taps Choe Son Hui as foreign minister, Ri Son Gwon to lead inter-Korean affairs
Yoon taps diplomat experienced in North Korea issues for UN ambassador
South Korean president also announced nominees for ambassadorships to China, Russia and Japan this week
North Korea kicks off major party meeting despite ongoing COVID outbreak
Kim Jong Un reportedly returns from public absence to lead party plenum attended by hundreds of officials
For Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s COVID crisis is also a propaganda opportunity
Experts say state media has savvily manipulated stats to show the regime is leading country to overcome outbreak
Kim Jong Un sits out politburo meeting for first time as party preps for plenum
2021 rule change allows members to lead meetings, though North Korean media has not publicized leader’s absence before
From COVID to nukes: What to expect at North Korea’s upcoming party plenum
Virus response and economy likely top priorities at major meeting, though Kim Jong Un may comment on foreign relations
North Korea in May 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022
