Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea scrubs navy commander from photos in sign of widening warship purge
Deletion of commander and shipyard manager from state media appears linked to failed destroyer launch last month
June 13, 2025
Trump lifted sanctions on Syria. But that playbook won’t work for North Korea.
Legal framework for DPRK sanctions makes it much harder for US to ease restrictions as part of future nuclear deal
June 13, 2025
North Korea launches ‘restored’ warship at ceremony, weeks after it capsized
Kim Jong Un threatens to sail new destroyers near ‘major ports’ of ‘enemy nations’ once deployed next year
June 13, 2025
Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi
Xi pledges support for peninsula peace after Lee indirectly touched on North Korea issues in calls with Trump and Ishiba
June 11, 2025
North Korea refusing to accept Trump letter aimed at restarting dialogue: Source
DPRK officials in New York said to have rejected letter to Kim Jong Un multiple times amid ongoing diplomatic freeze
June 11, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap
Demotion of politiburo chief and commander replacements appear to be culmination of North Korea’s anti-corruption drive
June 11, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks North Korean leader’s criticism of unskilled soldiers and coverage of Lee Jae-myung victory
June 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un blames poor hospital construction on use of unskilled military labor
North Korean leader schedules major conference next month to address ‘obsolete’ customs holding back state projects
June 10, 2025
Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea
Unification ministry’s appeal follows recent launch, mark first such statement since anti-leaflet law was struck down
June 9, 2025
Civic group sends leaflets to North Korea ahead of ROK presidential election
Launch calling for answers about abductees could offer insight into how Lee administration will address such activities
June 6, 2025
