Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Shoigu discusses intelligence links with North Korean secret police chief
Meeting at Moscow forum comes as Ri Chang Dae makes first appearance as chief of new State Intelligence Bureau
May 29, 2026
Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site
Complaint filed with prosecutors' office alleges unification minister disclosed confidential information
May 29, 2026
North Korea gives a hero’s welcome to victorious women’s soccer squad
A recap of everything in state media this week, from sports patriotism and rice transplanting to talks with Singapore
May 29, 2026
Singapore’s top diplomat briefs Seoul officials on his North Korea visit
Balakrishnan agrees to work to promote dialogue with DPRK, though he reportedly downplayed city-state’s influence
May 29, 2026
Seoul denies OPCON transfer will lead to dissolution of joint US-ROK command
Local media claimed US raised concern about impact of transfer on command, which is charged with deterring North Korea
May 28, 2026
Singapore, North Korea pledge deeper cooperation on global issues
City-state’s foreign minister meets counterpart in Pyongyang, days before he’s set to visit South Korea
May 27, 2026
Pro-North Korea organization in Japan nixes support for unification
Changes to Chongryon’s charter align with Kim Jong Un’s declaration that the South is a hostile, enemy state
May 27, 2026
The problem with labeling every North Korean missile launch a ‘provocation’
Routine interpretation of DPRK activities as brinkmanship can fuel escalation, highlighting need for nuance
May 27, 2026
North Korean club soccer team wins AFC title during rare trip to the South
Jooheon Kim unpacks the inter-Korean sporting event, from government-funded fans to sanctions concerns
May 27, 2026
North Korea tests new modular missile launcher and ‘tactical cruise missiles’
State media claims Kim Jong Un oversaw test featuring AI guidance and automated launch capabilities
May 27, 2026
