Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea, Russia hold talks on sharing intel about drug smuggling
Public security officials also discuss delegation exchange program and sharing know-how for DPRK’s police reforms
April 22, 2026
Russian minister arrives in North Korea for talks on law enforcement: Moscow
Trip comes after allies reached deal last year to expand cooperation on cold cases, drugs and terrorism
April 21, 2026
Opposition demands minister’s resignation after North Korea nuclear disclosure
Minister Chung Dong-young defended his remarks and said the purported nuclear enrichment site was already made public
April 20, 2026
North Korea tests missiles armed with cluster bombs and fragmentation mines
Pyongyang began openly testing cluster munition technology in April, reversing previous condemnation
April 20, 2026
Celebrations galore during North Korea’s ‘Day of the Sun’ holiday
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Kim Il Sung’s birth anniversary celebrations to artillery drills
April 17, 2026
North Korea’s abductions, nukes must be addressed together: Ex-Japanese diplomat
In interview, Mitoji Yabunaka recalls receiving false remains from Pyongyang and discusses the need to build trust
April 17, 2026
Kim Jong Un oversees artillery contest on North Korean founder’s birthday
In a change from recent years, Kim focused on military development, rather than the economy, on the ‘Day of the Sun’
April 16, 2026
Trump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support
Killing of Iranian leader is unsettling for Pyongyang, but its measured response suggests it hasn’t fully closed door
April 15, 2026
Trump nominates former congresswoman Michelle Steel as ambassador to Seoul
Born in South Korea, Steel has advocated for North Korean human rights and is poised to fill over yearlong vacancy
April 14, 2026
Cathy Kang: Rethinking Korean unification from a global perspective
Expert discusses diaspora views on diplomacy with North Korea, while NK News’ Jeongmin Kim talks inter-Korean tensions
April 14, 2026
