Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
October 2, 2026
50% chance of US-North Korea talks around APEC summit: report
South Korean lawmaker citing spy agency report says there’s a ‘50% chance of talks’ around summit in November
September 30, 2026
New Russian ambassador arrives in North Korea
On arrival, Andrei Podelyshev paid tribute to Soviet and DPRK soldiers, highlighting longstanding combat ties
September 26, 2026
Kim Jong Un pushes propaganda overhaul as North Korea begins fall harvest
A recap of everything in state media this week, from missile tests and ideological work to farming drive and sports wins
September 25, 2026
Lee accuses Ukraine of violating pact by revealing North Korean POW transfer
A ROK official reportedly said the Ukrainian side informed them Zelensky would mention the POWs, but without details
September 25, 2026
North Korea starts building new warships on both coasts: Satellite imagery
Large construction projects also underway at 3 shipyards following Kim Jong Un’s orders to build 10,000-ton cruisers
September 25, 2026
North Korea says 240mm rocket’s range upgraded to instill fear in South Koreans
MLRS system tested Tuesday, KCNA reports, as top general says weapons to be deployed to South Korean border
September 24, 2026
Ukraine sends 2 North Korean POWs to South Korea: Zelensky
Born in 1999 and 2005, the POWs were captured in early 2025 and expressed desire to defect to South Korea
September 24, 2026
Trump doesn’t need a grand deal with Kim, but rather small coordinated actions
The upcoming summit with China should aim for minimum coordinated action on North Korea, not a grand bargain.
September 23, 2026
North Korean truck plant exposed as missile launcher factory: Analysis
NK Pro breaks down Kim Jong Un’s latest tour of factories building drones and missile launch vehicles
September 22, 2026
