Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Seoul cannot achieve peace with North Korea by waiting on US ‘approval’: Chung
Unification minister endorses independent action to resolve inter-Korean issues, citing example of Mt. Kumgang tours
November 25, 2025
Seoul floats scaling back US-ROK drills, and proposes talks with North Korea
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses South Korea’s concern about border clashes and tracks Kim Jong Un’s recent appearances
November 25, 2025
Ask a North Korean: How does North Korea fight forest fires?
A defector writes about being mobilized to create firebreaks and how a lack of resources stifles fire response
Lee calls broadcasting info to North Korea ‘foolish’ since everything’s online
Remarks by South Korean president draw criticism from defectors, who stress that few in DPRK can access internet
November 25, 2025
Lee says Seoul could scale back drills with US to support North Korea talks
ROK leader notes DPRK is ‘highly sensitive’ to military exercises, but says it's too early to decide best approach
November 24, 2025
Lee Jae-myung promotes his push for peace with North Korea at G20
South Korean president draws comparison to German division during Cold War, stressing reunification is ‘ultimate goal’
November 24, 2025
Kim Jong Un opens new power station aimed at fixing rural ‘electricity problem’
North Korean leader says ‘Army-People’ facility will lead Kangwon to ‘affluent life,’ after drawn-out construction
November 21, 2025
Elizabeth Campbell: Behind the scenes of North Korea’s Hollywood dreams
Scholar discusses Kim Jong Il’s love of foreign cinema and the important role of film in DPRK society
November 20, 2025
Kim Jong Un opens 1st ‘modern’ hospital outside capital, vows 20 more next year
North Korean leader attends inauguration near key military town, though facility doesn’t yet appear fully equipped
November 20, 2025
North Korea created new spy group to monitor ‘anti-socialist’ acts: Researcher
Defectors reportedly say the previously unknown 84 Gruppa targets military-linked firms dealing in foreign currency
November 19, 2025
