Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Yoon slams calls to abandon unification with North Korea as ‘unconstitutional’
South Korean president says seeking coexistence between separate Korean states would actually increase security risks
September 24, 2024
From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader
Keum-Suk Gendry Kim discusses far-right anger at her graphic novel and challenges of writing about man she couldn’t meet
September 20, 2024
North Korea’s new ambassador to Cuba officially begins duties
Han Su Chol presented his credentials and vowed to strengthen and expand cooperation between two countries in all areas
September 20, 2024
Fraying ties: Quantifying the apparent deterioration in DPRK-China relations
NK Pro analysis of open-source data shows turbulence in Pyongyang-Beijing ties which may have far-reaching implications
September 20, 2024
Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
While supporters argue WMDs would enhance ROK security, DPRK may reap unintended benefits from having nuclear neighbor
September 19, 2024
North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile
Kim Jong Un again blames ‘outside forces’ pushing development of Hwasong variant along with an upgraded cruise missile
September 19, 2024
USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula
Lt. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson stressed urgency of North Korean threat and vowed to uphold military readiness
September 18, 2024
Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears
SWAT-like personnel at live-fire special ops drill suggest North Korean leader boosted security in case of rogue attack
September 17, 2024
North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses Kim Jong Un’s centrifuge inspection, upcoming SPA meeting and more trash balloons
September 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
NK Pro analysis finds North Korean leader looked at old satellite images of HQ as part of infiltration forces training
September 16, 2024
