Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Yo Jong says US still not meeting North Korea’s conditions to restart talks
DPRK must focus on military to counter attacks on sovereignty like criticism of satellite launch, leader’s sister warns
November 30, 2023
From Moscow to Pyongyang: How North Korea broke with Soviets and embraced China
The DPRK used the Korean War to start playing its allies off each other, a strategy it still employs to this day
November 29, 2023
North Korea’s election reforms are not the first time voters have had a choice
Single-candidate polls are the norm, but past examples of competitive elections provide precedent for making changes
November 24, 2023
North Korea’s successful satellite launch and what it means – Ep. 317
The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s new reconnaissance capability and scrapping of an inter-Korean military deal
November 24, 2023
Kim Jong Un viewed photos of US bases taken from new satellite, state media says
North Korea says spy satellite will begin operations in 7-10 days, with plans to launch another in 2024
November 22, 2023
How North Korea’s successful satellite launch could raise tensions in near term
Seoul has suspended military pact and will soon launch own satellite, but will be wary of undermining World Expo bid
November 22, 2023
North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit
Kim Jong Un personally observes west coast launch as state media vows more satellites in ‘near future’
November 22, 2023
Why North Korea dropped a reference to ‘defending’ Kim Jong Un from constitution
Surprise deletion of phrase introduced in 2019 is sign leader has eliminated perceived military threats to his rule
November 20, 2023
Great wall of Pyongyang: Why North Korea is building a fence around its capital
Satellite imagery reveals construction of 63 km barrier and guard posts in massive effort to control access to city
November 17, 2023
Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow
Two sides also reportedly held talks on food trade and other cooperation, as Russian delegation departs Pyongyang
November 17, 2023
