Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
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
Kim Jong Un watches cruise missile tests from new warship on west coast
North Korean leader reiterates firm nuclear stance and says 4th destroyer under construction
April 14, 2026
Putin, Lukashenko discuss trilateral cooperation with North Korea in phone call
Talks could point to plans to deepen military ties over Ukraine war and follow Belarusian leader’s trip to Pyongyang
April 13, 2026
Kim Jong Un vows support for China ‘realizing’ territorial policy on Taiwan
North Korean leader and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi discuss expanding ties at Pyongyang meeting
April 11, 2026
North Korea and China’s top diplomats hold talks in Pyongyang
Two sides agree to celebrate anniversary of mutual defense pact but reveal few details about discussions
April 10, 2026
Belarus says it will open embassy in North Korea by August
Lukashenko called for establishing a mission last month following summit with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang
April 9, 2026
Trump could meet Kim Jong Un for summit this fall: Former US official
Fred Fleitz says US is unlikely to abandon denuclearization and should demand North Korea stop supplying arms to Russia
April 8, 2026
Seoul plans to replace troops on North Korea border with AI-based systems
Defense minister says military will cut front-line personnel by three-quarters, amid growing manpower shortages
April 8, 2026
