Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory
Experts say North Korea may seek fighter jets and plane parts during planned tour as Kim works to modernize air fleet
September 14, 2023
At cosmodrome, Kim Jong Un and Putin set stage for greater confrontation with US
Distrust remains an obstacle, but summit showed Russia will ignore sanctions to build ties around anti-Americanism
September 14, 2023
North Korea and the other 9/11: How the DPRK remembers Chile’s military coup
The US-backed overthrow of socialist Salvador Allende proved a major setback for Pyongyang’s interests in South America
September 14, 2023
North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour
Two sides pledged to improve ties to ‘new heights’ after summit at space launch facility, DPRK state media reports
September 14, 2023
Lessons from four decades shaping US policy on North Korea – Ep. 306
Sydney Seiler discusses his work as a negotiator and intelligence officer, plus Kim Jong Un travels to Russia
September 13, 2023
Vladimir Putin meets Kim Jong Un at spaceport, offers to help build satellites
Kremlin confirms North Korean leader visiting Cosmodrome Vostochny in Russian Far East after train trip from Pyongyang
September 13, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s train speeds past Vladivostok en route to presumed Putin summit
Russian media speculate North Korean leader could meet Putin at Far East spaceport, though Kremlin tight-lipped
September 12, 2023
North Korea demands end to regional inequality, but offers mostly futile fixes
While new law shows state concerned about rural poverty, solutions rely on redistribution of resources that don’t exist
September 12, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia in coming days: Kremlin
DPRK state media also reported on meeting between leaders at invitation of Vladimir Putin but did not specify location
September 11, 2023
North Korea-Russia summit to talk arms deal would be ‘huge mistake’: VP Harris
White House laments ‘act of desperation’ while expert sees major potential gains for DPRK
September 11, 2023
