Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
US, China to work on denuclearizing North Korea: White House
Statement came after Donald Trump said he’s in touch with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un and called North Korea a nuclear power
May 18, 2026
Kim Jong Un demands military turn border with South into ‘impregnable fortress’
North Korean leader gathers all military commanding officers for special meeting on improving training
May 18, 2026
North Korean women’s soccer team arrives in South for inter-Korean game
Cheer squads greeted Naegohyang players and staff, the first DPRK soccer delegation to enter South Korea in 12 years
May 17, 2026
Trump says U.S. in contact with Kim Jong Un amid China state visit
U.S. president mentioned his ‘good’ ties with Kim, saying the DPRK leader has been ‘quiet’ and ‘respectful’ of America
May 16, 2026
How North Korea recycles propaganda to engrave its messaging in people’s minds
Recycled broadcasts, songs and stories link Kim Jong Un to past leaders while reinforcing socialist ideology
May 14, 2026
ROK defense chief acknowledges gap with US over command of DPRK wartime response
Ahn Gyu-back says Lee administration is committed to early OPCON transfer as U.S. stresses conditions-based approach
May 13, 2026
Kim Jong Un calls for modernizing small arms production at latest factory tour
North Korean leader inspects shells, bullets and nuclear missiles, says more factories must be built
May 13, 2026
North Korean military base located after recent Kim Jong Un visit
NK Pro identifies 425th Mechanized Infantry Division, former base of tank unit lauded for invading Seoul
May 12, 2026
Borders, nukes and welfare: Inside North Korea’s purported constitution
Jeongmin Kim explains new territorial language, while Peter Ward unpacks changes to welfare, taxation and state control
May 12, 2026
Kim Jong Un granted powers that surpass predecessors in constitution update
The allocation of power goes far beyond those granted to Kim Il Sung, which could signal a new level of authoritarianism
May 11, 2026
