Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea reinforces ties to Chinese Communist Party through official’s visit
A recap of everything in state media this week, from an agriculture union’s congress to Kim Jong Un’s naval inspections
November 13, 2026
North Korea modifies national flag in break with decades-old design
New version has thicker white stripes and departs from proportions attributed to founder Kim Il Sung
November 13, 2026
Seoul sees slim chance of Trump-Kim contact at APEC summit in China
Senior ROK official says meeting outside APEC may be more likely, amid speculation about potential talks on sidelines
November 12, 2026
Second major North Korean naval base project identified on east coast
NK Pro analysis of Kim Jong Un’s visit confirms construction at Thongchon missile base is tied to naval modernization
November 12, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects new naval base construction on east coast
North Korean leader also inspects housing project and reiterates call for ‘eliminating’ urban-rural wealth gap
November 12, 2026
North Korea posts text of revised constitution, confirming Kim’s expanded powers
Newly accessible text with March amendments largely matches unverified version disclosed by Seoul professor
November 11, 2026
North Korea’s $6.36B crypto heist, and the hidden lives of its IT workers
Shreyas Reddy discusses the record Binance theft, automated laundering and North Koreans working for foreign firms
November 11, 2026
Democrats can’t stop a Trump-Kim summit but could limit deal with North Korea
Experts say new Congress could push back on sanctions relief, cuts to joint drills and a speedy OPCON transfer
November 10, 2026
North Korean parliamentary changes hint at a secret minor party meeting
Ri Son Gwon’s removal from Standing Committee raises questions about ruling party oversight of Social Democratic Party
November 10, 2026
North Korea remains silent for domestic audience on flurry of weapons tests
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Chinese delegation arrivals to tragedies abroad
November 6, 2026
