Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities
With the US president focused on Ukraine and China, experts say he may be increasingly open to status quo with Pyongyang
April 30, 2025
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul
ROK spy agency puts DPRK death toll at 600, while assessing Kim Jong Un unlikely to visit Moscow for May 9 parade
April 30, 2025
North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon
Kim Jong Un oversees initial trials for destroyer that provide first look at cruise missile with dolphin-nose design
April 30, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s cryptic reference to new maritime border raises naval stakes
Declaration that North Korean warships will patrol ‘middle demarcation lines’ could signal intent to challenge NLL
April 29, 2025
North Korea confirms Russia troop deployment, and the DPRK’s new warship
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses why Pyongyang came clean on troops fighting Ukraine and Lee Jae-myung’s presidential bid
April 29, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s top aide reemerges after absence triggered rumors of punishment
Jo Yong Won’s attendance at event in Pyongyang offers few clues about disappearance, with experts disagreeing on cause
April 28, 2025
Lee Jae-myung, past advocate for North Korea engagement, wins ROK party primary
Frontrunner in June 3 election has pivoted toward center, focusing little on inter-Korean issues in his campaign so far
April 28, 2025
North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula
Kim Jong Un blames US for rising tensions at ceremony for new 5,000-ton destroyer equipped to carry over 70 missiles
April 26, 2025
Why the US should modernize nuke storage in ROK if North Korea rejects talks
Bruce Bennett argues move would ramp up pressure on Kim Jong Un to halt weapons buildup amid growing risk of nuclear use
April 25, 2025
How Lee Jae-myung’s adviser thinks Seoul can restart dialogue with North Korea
In interview, Yang Moo-jin suggests trilateral ties with US and Japan can promote peace, proposes toning down drills
April 25, 2025
