Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea reveals first-known Kim Jong Un sculpture, boosting personality cult
Artwork is distinct from huge statues of former leaders used for ‘idolization and veneration,’ Seoul says
March 3, 2026
North Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2026
March 3, 2026
Ankit Panda: North Korea’s deterrence calculus after US strikes on Iran
Expert compares Tehran’s experience and Pyongyang’s nuclear doctrine, and discusses Kim Jong Un’s new space-denial goals
March 3, 2026
Why Khamenei’s death could spell the end of North Korea’s friendship with Iran
A visit to Pyongyang helped the cleric become Tehran’s supreme leader, a role in which he based ties on opposition to US
March 2, 2026
New Indonesian ambassador to North Korea takes up post in Pyongyang
Jakarta reports Gina Yoginda cut ribbon at embassy to mark full resumption of diplomatic activities post-pandemic
March 2, 2026
Lee urges North Korea to return to talks, rejects ‘unification by absorption’
South Korean president also vows to prevent future drone intrusions, days after Pyongyang denounces inter-Korean ties
March 2, 2026
Kim Jong Un lauds cement factory near capital for supporting construction goals
North Korean leader calls on Sangwon Cement Complex to help realize development plans laid out at Ninth Party Congress
March 2, 2026
Kim Jong Un takes daughter to firing range with new rifles after Party Congress
Kim and his daughter present certificates and rifles to top party officials, including leader’s newly promoted sister
February 28, 2026
What we didn’t see at the Party Congress, from Kim Jong Un’s child to nuke power
Lack of announcements on succession, tourism opening and more underscored North Korea’s emphasis on continuity
February 27, 2026
US says it’s open to talks with North Korea, responding to Party Congress
Washington reaffirms interest in dialogue without preconditions after Kim Jong Un leaves door open in speech
February 27, 2026
