Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea signals support for Iran’s new leader, while slamming US and Israel
Pyongyang’s message showcases solidarity with Iran’s new government, while continuing to sidestep former leader’s death
March 11, 2026
A canceled Pyongyang marathon, a renamed community and a harsh reality in China
This week’s roundup with Shreyas Reddy, followed by in-depth conversation with NKDB’s Hanna Song on forced repatriation
March 11, 2026
North Korea conducts second cruise missile test from new warship in last week
Kim Jong Un executed remote launch to test command and control systems, orders supersonic missiles for next destroyer
March 11, 2026
US-ROK drills pose ‘terrible’ risks, warrant preemptive action: Kim Yo Jong
Kim Jong Un’s sister calls exercises a war rehearsal that merit an overwhelming reaction from Pyongyang
March 10, 2026
Kim Jong Un delivers his first speech commemorating International Women’s Day
The DPRK leader reportedly acknowledged ‘all the exceptional and unknown efforts the women of this country had made’
March 9, 2026
Lee Jae Myung dismisses talk of strikes on North Korea like those on Iran
South Korean president urges focus on peace after opposition calls Iran war a ‘preview’ of conflict with Pyongyang
March 5, 2026
Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile test from new destroyer ahead of deployment
North Korean leader orders 12 nuclear-armed warships by 2030, also attends sniper drills
March 5, 2026
North Korea, Russian nukes are ‘primary existential threat’ to US: Pentagon
Elbridge Colby says US defense strategy doesn’t downplay DPRK threats, calls for allies like Seoul to step up
March 4, 2026
North Korea to hold elections for rubber-stamp parliament after two-year delay
Vote in mid-March suggests DPRK wants new deputies to quickly endorse decisions from Party Congress, experts say
March 4, 2026
How Kim Yo Jong’s secretive new job helps her brother solidify control
General Affairs Department serves as a gatekeeper for the North Korean leader, and could be key to succession planning
March 4, 2026
