Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un leads politburo meeting on economy without disclosing details
North Korean propaganda report makes no mention of specific projects, military or major foreign policy issues
August 26, 2026
Expert roundup: Can Trump’s outreach bring Kim Jong Un back to the table?
Former US officials weigh risks of scaling back joint drills, Pyongyang’s leverage and prospects for another summit
August 24, 2026
Kim Yo Jong’s latest tirade keeps South Korea out of its strategy for Trump
Her recent statements leave room for leader-level diplomacy with Washington but sidelines Seoul.
August 24, 2026
Belarusian foreign chief vacations in North Korea, works out visa-free deal
Maxim Ryzhenkov held talks with counterpart Choe Son Hui on ‘entire range’ of dealings amid stalled embassy opening
August 24, 2026
North Korea hails Kim Il Sung’s legacy while staying silent on missile launch
A recap of everything in state media this week, from anti-Japan messaging to Kim Jong Un’s Liberation Day appearances
August 21, 2026
Kim Yo Jong mocks ‘puppet’ Seoul as Trump cuts short U.S.-ROK military drills
North Korean leader’s sister accuses South Korea of relying on Washington and dismisses hopes of renewed engagement
August 21, 2026
What to make of Trump’s oddly specific claim that North Korea has 57 nukes
US president’s count broadly fits many estimates, but Seoul’s higher tally highlights uncertainty over the DPRK arsenal
August 20, 2026
Kim Jong Un positioned in the driver’s seat as Trump races for a summit
Experts say the prospect of a meeting grows, but Pyongyang will demand sustained U.S. concessions long beforehand
August 20, 2026
Trump says he’ll meet Kim this year, despite Pyongyang denying communication
After DPRK's dismissal, South Korea’s Lee expressed hope that Trump’s push to reduce drills will open door for diplomacy
August 20, 2026
Kim Yo Jong denies Trump-Kim contact, dismisses scale back of military drills
Leader’s sister says she knows ‘absolutely nothing’ of US-DPRK communication, denies Kyiv’s claims of new deployments
August 19, 2026
