Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Martyn Williams: How digital tech strengthens North Korean state control
Tech specialist discusses how the DPRK’s embrace of smartphone apps, 4G and more is reshaping life in the country
February 17, 2026
Kim Jong Un moves families of Ukraine war dead into new housing complex
Daughter joins leader at opening for Saeppyol Street, a key project for managing public opinion around Russia deployment
February 16, 2026
Hype over Kim Jong Un naming his daughter as heir runs ahead of the facts
Headlines claiming North Korean leader has designated a successor are, for now, much ado about nothing
February 13, 2026
North Korea starts celebrating Kim Jong Il’s birthday amid Party Congress prep
A recap of everything in state media this week, from army founding day and groundbreaking ceremonies to Iran ties
February 13, 2026
North Korea draws new red line, vows attack over future airspace ‘violations’
Leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong threatens Seoul with ‘definite’ and ‘disproportionate’ response even over civilian-led acts
February 13, 2026
North Korea could negotiate with US if conditions are met: Seoul’s spy agency
NIS also reports Kim Jong Un’s daughter may be giving policy input, reiterating claim that she is the ruler in waiting
February 12, 2026
ROK task force raids military command, spy agency over North Korea drone case
Investigators arrest soldiers and an intelligence official over allegations they supported civilian drone incursions
February 11, 2026
Epstein files, North Korean POWs and the looming Party Congress
NK News reporters discuss North Korea mentions in Epstein’s emails and plans to hold the congress in late February
February 10, 2026
US, South Korea kick off joint air training but scale back number of drills
Expert suggests reduction aims to support diplomacy with North Korea, despite increase in participating troops
February 9, 2026
The art of the purge: How North Korea keeps its elites in line
From demotions to erasure, the methods Kim Jong Un uses at the Party Congress will shed light on his regime’s trajectory
February 9, 2026
