Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
DPRK may seek to align with international norms, while re-exerting control in face of new challenges from technology
March 26, 2026
Belarusian leader Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship deal in Pyongyang
Agreement covers agriculture, health care, business and other areas, with Minsk heralding a ‘new stage’ for ties
March 26, 2026
North Korea expected to strengthen role of rubber-stamp parliament, Seoul says
Unification Ministry cites appointment of Kim Jong Un’s close aide to two positions at this week’s legislative session
March 25, 2026
Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump
Experts say Kim’s latest criticism of US ‘terrorism’ are par for the course, suggesting he hasn’t ruled out diplomacy
March 25, 2026
Belarus’ Lukashenko lands in Pyongyang for summit with Kim Jong Un
Belarusian media reports president has begun first official visit and is set to ink bilateral friendship deal
March 25, 2026
Belarus’ Lukashenko to visit North Korea from Wednesday, Minsk says
President to visit for two days and hold talks with Kim Jong Un on areas of mutual interest, according to his office
March 24, 2026
How Kim Jong Un’s leadership playbook is borrowing from Xi Jinping
China provides a model for how to tighten party control, but there are limits to how far North Korea can go
March 24, 2026
Pit Heltmann: Diplomacy in North Korea before the world shut down
Former German ambassador shares insights from Pyongyang, while NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses latest SPA session
March 24, 2026
Kim Jong Un denounces US as ‘terrorist’ state in apparent reference to Iran war
North Korean leader repeats anti-South stance at rubber-stamp parliament, but says little about constitutional revisions
March 24, 2026
Kim Yo Jong says North Korea has ‘no reason’ to hold summit with Japan
Leader’s sister spurns Takaichi, who told Trump she’d like to meet Kim Jong Un to resolve abduction issue
March 23, 2026
