Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
South Korea, Japan stress Korean Peninsula security, resume maritime drills
Defense chiefs pledge closer trilateral cooperation with Washington, resume bilateral maritime drills
May 30, 2026
Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability
ROK defense chief says DPRK using Russian intelligence to modernize military as Seoul looks to ‘self-reliant defense’
May 30, 2026
Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea
In a shift from last year, the Pentagon chief made no reference to Pyongyang despite growing DPRK missile program
May 30, 2026
Shoigu discusses intelligence links with North Korean secret police chief
Meeting at Moscow forum comes as Ri Chang Dae makes first appearance as chief of new State Intelligence Bureau
May 29, 2026
Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site
Complaint filed with prosecutors' office alleges unification minister disclosed confidential information
May 29, 2026
North Korea gives a hero’s welcome to victorious women’s soccer squad
A recap of everything in state media this week, from sports patriotism and rice transplanting to talks with Singapore
May 29, 2026
Singapore’s top diplomat briefs Seoul officials on his North Korea visit
Balakrishnan agrees to work to promote dialogue with DPRK, though he reportedly downplayed city-state’s influence
May 29, 2026
Seoul denies OPCON transfer will lead to dissolution of joint US-ROK command
Local media claimed US raised concern about impact of transfer on command, which is charged with deterring North Korea
May 28, 2026
Singapore, North Korea pledge deeper cooperation on global issues
City-state’s foreign minister meets counterpart in Pyongyang, days before he’s set to visit South Korea
May 27, 2026
Pro-North Korea organization in Japan nixes support for unification
Changes to Chongryon’s charter align with Kim Jong Un’s declaration that the South is a hostile, enemy state
May 27, 2026
