Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korean premier meets Chinese President Xi ahead of alliance anniversary
Cabinet chief Pak Thae Song’s talks with Xi came a day before the 65th anniversary of the two countries’ military pact
July 10, 2026
Kim Jong Un oversees military meeting on improving nukes, navy and intel agency
North Korean military brass gather for first Central Military Commission meeting of the year
July 10, 2026
North Korea’s premier to visit China to celebrate alliance treaty
North Korea’s premier will travel to China for a two-day visit starting Friday to mark the 65th anniversary of treaty
July 9, 2026
North Korea’s new destroyers, China border trade and Seoul’s coexistence dilemma
Colin Zwirko talks naval push and smuggling routes, while Gabriela Bernal explores lessons from Serbia and Kosovo
July 8, 2026
Kim Jong Un visits mausoleum to mark 32nd death anniversary of Kim Il Sung
Photos show Kim at Kumsusan Palace of the Sun after he stopped paying respects on former leaders’ birthdays
July 8, 2026
North Korea installing large Kim Jong Un murals in city centers across country
NK News analysis has identified new murals in 8 of 14 major cities as leader expands cult of personality
July 7, 2026
Why Kim Jong Un is paranoid about South Korean media in his country
It makes sense that the DPRK leader would be nervous about the spread and consumption of foreign values and ideas
July 7, 2026
Ping-pong diplomacy: When North Korea tried to woo the US with table tennis
Pyongyang looked to a 1979 tournament to improve ties, only to run up against limits of sports diplomacy
July 6, 2026
Kim Jong Un watches cruise missile tests from new 5,000-ton destroyer
Leader vows to commission Kang Kon destroyer within two months after missile, guns and electronic warfare system tests
July 5, 2026
North Korea in June 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2026
July 3, 2026
