Leadership
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Kim Jong Un threatens nuke strikes on South Korea if sovereignty ‘infringed’
North Korean leader also questions Yoon Suk-yeol’s sanity over speech at military parade that showed off new ROK missile
October 4, 2024
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
October 3, 2024
‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule
North Korean leader uses clothes both to link self to forbears and assert own identity, while betraying love of luxury
October 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un promotes loyalty to his rule with first event on cadre development
Expert says national meeting appears to be part of expanding efforts to boost North Korean leader’s personality cult
October 2, 2024
Japan’s new leader, Kim Yo Jong slams Zelensky and advisory on DPRK IT workers
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses how Shigeru Ishiba will approach North Korea and warnings about cyberattacks
October 1, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects flood recovery in third visit to affected areas since July
Tour of home reconstruction underlines leader’s push to show concern for victims and divert blame for disaster
September 30, 2024
How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea
Shigeru Ishiba has questioned Tokyo’s focus on sanctions at expense of dialogue, despite his reputation as defense hawk
September 27, 2024
Senate confirms new commander of US forces tasked with deterring North Korea
Xavier Brunson appointed leader of 28,500 troops in US Forces Korea amid concerns about US commitment to ROK defense
September 26, 2024
North Korea’s new inland missile target range located in wildlife sanctuary
NK Pro identifies target of latest missile test in remote northeast, shedding light on claims of precision capabilities
September 25, 2024
Kim Yo Jong claims North Korean satellite detected US submarine’s arrival in ROK
Leader’s sister slams stopover as ‘frantic’ attempt to showcase strength, vowing to bolster ‘nuclear war deterrent’
September 25, 2024
