Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Why North Korea won’t lay to rest the ghost of the ROK’s bloody Gwangju Uprising
State media still draws parallels between 1980 massacre and current events in effort to amplify South Korean discontent
May 17, 2024
How North Korea’s constitution reflected its claims to rule entire peninsula
Initial claims over ROK territory have since vanished from document, setting up Kim Jong Un’s rejection of unification
May 17, 2024
State media review: North Korea slams Kiwis’ ‘provocative’ sanctions monitoring
An in-depth analysis of criticism toward US allies, praise for youth laborers, a tourney for ‘golf addicts’ and more
May 16, 2024
North Korea displays Marx and Lenin portraits for first time in over decade
Portraits visible during Kim Jong Un’s visit to new cadre school appear to underscore renewed emphasis on communism
May 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un attends completion ceremony of high-rise street project in capital
Kim’s daughter joined to mark opening of Jonwi Street project which was built by North Korean youths in under 15 months
May 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un triggers cheers with surefire aim during factory visit: State media
Release of photo showing North Korean leader’s marksmanship is aimed at cultivating myth of Kim excellence, expert says
May 14, 2024
North Korea destroys South Korean fire station in Mount Kumgang tourist region
Unification ministry says it will consider legal action against Pyongyang over demolition of ROK government property
May 10, 2024
The trouble with comparing North Korea’s chief propagandist to Joseph Goebbels
Likening Kim Ki Nam to Nazi politician ignores how much more centralized DPRK is than Germany under National Socialism
May 10, 2024
Kim Jong Un leads funeral for North Korea’s chief propagandist under Kim rulers
Leader said Kim Ki Nam would be immortalized in likely bid to encourage current officials to remain loyal to the regime
May 10, 2024
Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon
Expert says president’s remarks are aimed at maintaining ties with Russia for leverage to influence Pyongyang’s actions
May 9, 2024
