Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un marks ruling party anniversary with low-key concert
State media reports no remarks by North Korean leader, while original deadline passes for warship launch
October 12, 2026
Seoul’s envoy recall over North Korean POW spat draws backlash in Ukraine, ROK
Kyiv says it remains open to dialogue, while South Korean opposition slams recall as counter to national interest
October 9, 2026
South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW spat
Move comes after Seoul accused Kyiv of violating confidentiality deal by publicly disclosing POW transfer
October 8, 2026
North Korea publishes first biography of Kim Jong Un’s ‘revolutionary’ life
Book may signal plans to promote tales of his childhood as personality cult grows around Kim’s ‘revolutionary ideology’
October 8, 2026
North Korea upgraded coastal missile site ahead of recent test launches: Imagery
Satellite images show large new launch prep facility and upgrades at observation area, pointing to more regular testing
October 6, 2026
North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
October 2, 2026
50% chance of US-North Korea talks around APEC summit: report
South Korean lawmaker citing spy agency report says there’s a ‘50% chance of talks’ around summit in November
September 30, 2026
New Russian ambassador arrives in North Korea
On arrival, Andrei Podelyshev paid tribute to Soviet and DPRK soldiers, highlighting longstanding combat ties
September 26, 2026
Kim Jong Un pushes propaganda overhaul as North Korea begins fall harvest
A recap of everything in state media this week, from missile tests and ideological work to farming drive and sports wins
September 25, 2026
Lee accuses Ukraine of violating pact by revealing North Korean POW transfer
A ROK official reportedly said the Ukrainian side informed them Zelensky would mention the POWs, but without details
September 25, 2026
