Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korean military will ‘widen fighting front’ this year, Kim Jong Un says
Leader also praises soldiers fighting Ukraine during celebrations for founding anniversary of Korean People’s Army
February 9, 2026
North Korea to hold Party Congress in late February: State media
The highly anticipated meeting is poised to set the DPRK’s policy direction for the coming five years
February 8, 2026
Lee Sang-sin: Why most South Koreans no longer see unification as necessary
Polling expert discusses a historic shift in attitudes toward North Korea and what it means for inter-Korean policy
February 5, 2026
Kim Jong Un admits to ‘empty’ promises on rural development, vows change
At new dairy farm opening, North Korean leader lays out regime’s failures and his plans to provide meat and milk
February 3, 2026
Medvedev says Russia can learn from North Korea’s success under sanctions
Former president says DPRK is becoming more prosperous, while praising its support for invasion of Ukraine
February 3, 2026
North Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2026
February 3, 2026
More Party Congress preparations, and Iran’s new envoy in North Korea
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy breaks down delegate selections ahead of the major political event, Iran-DPRK ties and more
February 3, 2026
Kim Jong Un opens North Korea’s largest greenhouse farm to date on China border
In speech, Kim vows to lead world in greenhouse technology amid yearslong push to fix food shortages
February 2, 2026
Why Seoul’s push for greater control over the DMZ is unlikely to succeed
Experts warn that ROK bill to increase civilian access risks a rift with UN Command and could benefit North Korea
January 30, 2026
ROK, Japan defense chiefs back ‘denuclearization of Korean Peninsula’
Two sides also reiterate commitment to trilateral cooperation with US, without directly addressing North Korean threats
January 30, 2026
