Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Hyunseung Lee on Kim Jong Un death rumors and North Korea’s succession
North Korean escapee examines recent fake news, potential successors and why sudden regime collapse is unlikely
November 4, 2026
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says talks with US are possible but not a necessity
Leader’s sister again rejects FBI claim that DPRK behind Binance hack, labeling it evidence of US hostile policy
November 4, 2026
North Korea teases new warship under construction that’s larger than destroyers
Citing enemy ‘nuclear blackmail,’ Kim Jong Un pushes likely cruiser-sized vessel and upgrades at west coast shipyard
November 4, 2026
North Korea in October 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, 2026
November 3, 2026
North Korea slams US-ROK drills, accusing allies of rehearsing nuclear use
Seoul says DPRK’s position on recent military exercises is aimed at justifying own development of nuclear weapons
November 2, 2026
North Korea says it launched barrage of 600mm ‘Sniper’ rockets at live-fire demo
US, ROK gave differing estimates of number of projectiles fired at drill, which also featured drones and cruise missiles
October 30, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects new stealth drone, calls for ‘absolute’ UAV superiority
North Korean leader stresses importance of UAV tech at expo featuring new FPV quadcopters, loitering munitions and more
October 30, 2026
The elephant’s gambit: Why Seoul and Washington should ignore North Korea
A strategy of neglect avoids giving Pyongyang fuel to justify military activities, straining its propaganda narratives
October 28, 2026
Why a spate of public disputes is déjà vu for the US-ROK alliance
Friction over OPCON, North Korea intel, the DMZ and more echo tensions from Trump’s first term, and will likely persist
October 28, 2026
Dandong residents caught off guard by restrictions during Kim Jong Un’s visit
Locals reported disruptive road closures and residential lockdowns on social media, though posts have since disappeared
October 27, 2026
