Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
President Yoon Suk-yeol impeached, throwing inter-Korean relations into question
National Assembly votes to remove Yoon from office after martial law decision to root out ‘pro-DPRK’ forces
December 14, 2024
In 6 hours, Yoon did the impossible: Make North Korea look like the rational one
Martial law tarnished South Korea’s image as reliable security partner, and hopes for bigger role in US nuclear policy
December 13, 2024
Yoon defends martial law, doubling down on claims of North Korea threats
ROK leader says he was motivated by DPRK cyberattack on election body and accuses opposition of ‘siding’ with Pyongyang
December 12, 2024
Seeing red: Yoon’s ‘pro-North Korea forces’ rhetoric evokes authoritarian past
Martial law declaration to root out ‘anti-state forces’ drew on anti-communist logic long used to stifle ROK democracy
December 12, 2024
Why North Korea’s ambitious satellite plans have come crashing down to Earth
In interview, Markus Schiller explains why DPRK won’t launch three satellites in 2024 but hasn’t necessarily failed
December 11, 2024
Seoul’s ex-defense chief ordered North Korea drone incursion, lawmaker claims
Kim Yong-hyun also accused of seeking pretext for martial law by pressing for strikes on DPRK trash balloon launch sites
December 10, 2024
North Korea skips anti-Yoon propaganda in wake of martial law crisis
Newspaper doesn’t report by Tuesday on weekend protests in Seoul for first time in months, sign DPRK is watching fallout
December 10, 2024
Where things stand with the diplomatic community in North Korea
In first of two-part series, NK Pro documents status of every foreign embassy in Pyongyang after years of COVID closures
December 10, 2024
Martial law revelations, commander-in-chief confusion and North Korea’s response
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses claims that ROK military put soldiers on alert for DPRK ‘situation’ before martial law
December 10, 2024
With Assad’s ouster, North Korea loses a key partner in the Middle East
Fall of Damascus to rebels could derail ties and shows dangers of depending on Russia, further justifying self-reliance
December 9, 2024
