Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Yo Jong lambasts ‘stupid’ denuclearization calls by ASEAN forum
The ASEAN forum is a ‘hired mouthpiece for the US,’ Kim said, adding that the goal of denuclearization is moot
July 27, 2026
Russia seeks 30k more North Korean troops in Ukraine war, Zelensky warns
Ukrainian president says Pyongyang also preparing to send more missile launchers to Russia
July 26, 2026
Rudiger Frank on North Korea’s hidden middle class: North Korea Unpacked
University of Vienna professor joins Jacco Zwetsloot to discuss marketization, Wonsan-Kalma and reluctant reform
July 23, 2026
Beyond the photo ops: What lies behind North Korea and China’s diplomatic surge
Delegation visits highlight Beijing’s push for influence, but only time will tell if the momentum will last, experts say
July 23, 2026
US renews North Korea travel ban for 10th year
U.S. passport holders are banned from traveling to the DPRK unless they obtain permission from the State Department
July 22, 2026
A closer look into North Korea’s latest reshuffling of its leadership
A senior official was investigated for corruption while an unnamed military officer rose in rank and prominence
July 22, 2026
North Korea eyes China’s tech to revamp outdated rail networks: state media
DPRK Premier Pak Thae Song visited Beijing rail hub to learn urban train infrastructure, Chinese footage reveals
July 21, 2026
Why Russia should be part of Trump’s next North Korea strategy
Washington should look beyond Pyongyang and address the Moscow ties driving Kim Jong Un’s new confidence
July 20, 2026
North Korea vows to support Russia in Ukraine war until victory: top envoy
Choe Son Hui met Putin in Moscow, where he vowed to honor ‘the Korean heroes alongside our own compatriots’
July 20, 2026
North Korea spotlights China bilateral ties and women’s loyalty drive
A recap of everything in state media this week, from high-level diplomacy with Beijing to the Women’s Union congress
July 17, 2026
