Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un ushers in new year with greetings to North Korean troops in Russia
Leader hails troops for deepening the ‘combat-forged friendship’ with Moscow on the battlefield
January 1, 2026
Kim Yo Jong receives a portrait of herself as a New Year’s gift from Russia
Russian spokesperson sends work by Kremlin-linked artist who previously painted portrait given to Donald Trump
December 31, 2025
South Korea to allow citizens to read North Korean newspaper at select locations
Unification ministry also confirms plans to stop using term ‘defectors,’ despite opposition from some escapees
December 30, 2025
New Year’s in North Korea and a ‘nuclear’ submarine on Christmas Day
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses how Kim Jong Un could lay out his priorities for 2026 on New Year’s Day
December 30, 2025
North Korea says it has completed ‘rural revolution’ construction goals for 2025
Kim Jong Un opens last hospital and factories of year under sprawling 20x10 project, months faster than in 2024
December 30, 2025
North Korea debuts new launcher for nuclear missiles aimed at South Korea
Kim Jong Un visits factory making new launch vehicle for 600mm MLRS, calling it the military’s ‘main strike’ capability
December 30, 2025
North Korea celebrates Constitution Day, removes ‘Socialist’ from holiday name
Leader Kim Jong Un leads oath-taking ceremony as part of efforts to formalize legal system around his rule
December 29, 2025
Kim Jong Un leads ‘nuclear’ cruise missile test to deter outside ‘threats’
After launch on west coast, North Korean ruler also joins paper factory opening for rural development push
December 29, 2025
Former officials accused of covering up North Korea shooting acquitted in trial
Former senior officials denied the charges, arguing the investigation was politically motivated
December 26, 2025
North Korea marks year-end home stretch with closer ties to Russia
An in-depth analysis of the North Korean leader’s year-end inspections, buddying ties with Russia and nuclear worries
December 26, 2025
