Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un erasing prominent symbol of predecessors’ top military rank
Removal of Generalissimo star from former leaders’ shrines aligns with push to bolster Kim’s personality cult
October 22, 2026
Kim Yo Jong says North Korea will restart loudspeakers after visiting border
Top DPRK military official joins inspection and tells troops to ‘counterattack’ if South Korean forces threaten safety
October 21, 2026
Russia appears to use AI to enhance photos, distorting Kim Jong Un’s face
Official photos of education chief’s visit to North Korea also add extra finger to Putin’s hand, mangle text
October 21, 2026
North Korea misses deadline to launch third naval destroyer
Imagery shows construction has ramped up on larger warships, raising possibility DPRK has reexamined destroyer program
October 20, 2026
Trump appears to cast doubt on prospects for meeting Kim Jong Un next month
US president says he doesn’t know if he’ll meet North Korean leader when he visits China, despite previous optimism
October 20, 2026
Kim Jong Un appears at clothing expo after latest internet rumors on death
Unfounded claims that North Korean leader suffered health emergency trended on social media before reaching tabloids
October 20, 2026
Belarus belatedly opens embassy in North Korea: Minsk
Following months-long opening delay, Minsk has not yet named an ambassador
October 17, 2026
All the missiles and weapons at North Korea’s new ‘defense revolution’ museum
NK Pro produces floorplan of facility, finds it may be at suspected nuclear site in mountains
October 14, 2026
Edward Goldring on the logic behind North Korea’s elite purges
Political scientist explains why rulers remove insiders and why purges are not necessarily a sign of strength
October 14, 2026
Kim Jong Un opens new weapons museum as North Korea claims missile test success
DPRK leader vows to continue arms buildup at museum filled with dozens of missiles, launch vehicles and drones
October 13, 2026
