Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Putin and Xi reject ‘foreign pressure’ on North Korea after Beijing summit
The two sides oppose sanctions and military pressure on the DPRK, while eyeing greater cooperation near the Tumen River
May 21, 2026
Lee, Takaichi agree to join hands to restore peace on Korean Peninsula
However, the Japanese prime minister struck a different tone from Lee, who did not mention North Korea by name
May 19, 2026
Seoul ministry acknowledges two state ‘reality’ with North Korea
The latest Unification Ministry white paper placed greater emphasis on peace-related themes
May 19, 2026
US, China to work on denuclearizing North Korea: White House
Statement came after Donald Trump said he’s in touch with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un and called North Korea a nuclear power
May 18, 2026
Kim Jong Un demands military turn border with South into ‘impregnable fortress’
North Korean leader gathers all military commanding officers for special meeting on improving training
May 18, 2026
North Korean women’s soccer team arrives in South for inter-Korean game
Cheer squads greeted Naegohyang players and staff, the first DPRK soccer delegation to enter South Korea in 12 years
May 17, 2026
Trump says U.S. in contact with Kim Jong Un amid China state visit
U.S. president mentioned his ‘good’ ties with Kim, saying the DPRK leader has been ‘quiet’ and ‘respectful’ of America
May 16, 2026
How North Korea recycles propaganda to engrave its messaging in people’s minds
Recycled broadcasts, songs and stories link Kim Jong Un to past leaders while reinforcing socialist ideology
May 14, 2026
ROK defense chief acknowledges gap with US over command of DPRK wartime response
Ahn Gyu-back says Lee administration is committed to early OPCON transfer as U.S. stresses conditions-based approach
May 13, 2026
Kim Jong Un calls for modernizing small arms production at latest factory tour
North Korean leader inspects shells, bullets and nuclear missiles, says more factories must be built
May 13, 2026
