Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Ruling party launches new committee to support North Korean defectors
The Special Committee on North Korean Defectors held its first meeting to produce legislation for escapees in ROK
January 28, 2026
ROK military kicks off preparatory meetings for wartime control transfer
Senior military officials will meet every quarter, rather than once a year, to assess progress
January 28, 2026
Busting the many myths of North Korea, from Juche to Kim Jong Il’s Russian name
Seeing the DPRK clearly requires unearthing the fictions of state propaganda, including those recycled by scholars
January 28, 2026
What to expect if Seoul revives the moribund military pact with North Korea
Pyongyang supported buffer zones but has signaled disinterest in agreements that can be easily reversed
January 28, 2026
Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies
North Korea reportedly tested 600mm rocket system Tuesday as Kim vows new nuke announcements at congress
January 28, 2026
Takaichi calls North Korea a ‘nuclear-armed state,’ emphasizing threats to Japan
But her government walks back remarks at election debate, which run counter to official policy
January 27, 2026
North Korea’s parade and Party Congress prep, plus personnel purges
NK News’ Chad O’ Carroll explores why the DPRK still hasn’t held the congress, the two Koreas’ influence ops and more
January 27, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects statues honoring North Korean soldiers who fought Ukraine
DPRK leader praises artwork destined for new war memorial, even as state media avoids mentioning Russia
January 26, 2026
Lee Hae-chan, politician who pushed to improve ties with North Korea, dies at 74
Former prime minister visited Pyongyang multiple times and played key roles in inter-Korean diplomacy
January 26, 2026
Meetings, parade training point to North Korean Party Congress by mid-February
NK Pro analysis finds provincial conferences typically end around a week before the main event under Kim Jong Un
January 26, 2026
