Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Why Xi Jinping brought a ‘star team’ of top officials for talks with Kim Jong Un
Large delegation featuring Xi’s confidants suggest China wants to arrest North Korea’s drift toward Russia, experts say
June 9, 2026
Xi wraps up North Korea trip with visits to friendship tower, cadre school
Kim Jong Un joins Chinese leader for second day of diplomatic events highlighting two sides’ ‘traditional friendship’
June 9, 2026
What Xi Jinping’s motorcade said about North Korea-China ties
Diplomatic ceremony around Xi’s visit showcased how much the DPRK has changed, and how much ties remain the same
June 9, 2026
The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
Two sides closed chapter of tense ties by ignoring denuclearization, as North Korea won de facto acceptance of its nukes
June 9, 2026
IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility
Head of UN nuclear watchdog links uranium enrichment plant inspected by Kim Jong Un to building at Yongbyon complex
June 9, 2026
Kim, Xi hail ‘invincible’ DPRK-China friendship at banquet and arts performance
North Korean leader’s daughter not visible at reception to cap first day of Xi’s state visit
June 9, 2026
Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping hold talks on boosting ties, but ignore denuclearization
Two leaders discuss ways to build on reopening of border crossings at summit in North Korean capital
June 8, 2026
South Korea’s resort island of Jeju says it sent $100K in goods to North Korea
Rare shipment of medical equipment, fruit trees through China comes even as Pyongyang rejects inter-Korean ties
June 8, 2026
Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim
South Korean president cites risk of nuclear proliferation if ‘status quo’ of DPRK weapons development continues
June 8, 2026
Kim Jong Un tells kids to ‘shoulder future’ of North Korea at mass gathering
Leader’s speech to Children’s Union underscores focus on cultivating next generation of supporters for his rule
June 8, 2026
