Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
Experts divided on purpose of visit, citing domestic priorities, deterrence and US election as potential drivers
September 16, 2024
North Korea to convene rubber-stamp parliament on Oct. 7 to amend constitution
Experts say Supreme People’s Assembly likely to formalize Kim Jong Un’s rejection of reunification and redefine border
September 16, 2024
North Korea’s top diplomat visiting Russia to attend forum where Putin to speak
Choe Son Hui left Pyongyang on Monday and will attend two events in St. Petersburg this week, Russian Embassy says
September 16, 2024
Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Sergei Shoigu’s visit will contribute to implementation of mutual defense treaty signed earlier this year, Moscow says
September 13, 2024
North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
Nuke facility toured by Kim Jong Un is likely Kangson site near Pyongyang, analysis by James Martin Center suggests
September 13, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
An in-depth analysis of accusations of double standards, criticism of nuke talks, wayward workers’ confessions and more
September 13, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes
Photos reveal use of new centrifuges, while North Korean leader also oversees special ops training and missile test
September 13, 2024
David Fields: What road traffic reveals about North Korea’s economy
Historian discusses satellite analysis of streets of Hamhung, and what he learned by reading Syngman Rhee’s diaries
September 12, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes surprise speech aimed at ‘skeptics’ of his economic plans
North Korean leader promises to ‘transform’ country through rural 10-year plan, reiterates vow to boost nuke production
September 10, 2024
North Korea’s new naval base, Seoul’s pro-nuke defense chief and trash balloons
NK News’ Ifang Bremer discusses Kim Jong Un’s latest military inspections and signs of a new missile launcher
September 10, 2024
