Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Death of a North Korean official, and the mystery around Pyongyang Papers
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll unpacks the life Kim Yong Nam and the disappearance of a sanctions-monitoring website
November 11, 2025
Kim Jong Un will ‘lose sleep’ over prospect of South Korean nuclear sub: Ahn
Seoul’s defense minister emphasizes vessel’s stealth capabilities and says construction could take less than 10 years
November 10, 2025
Maarten Jongsma: Growing potatoes, and partnerships, in North Korea
Dutch researcher shares his experience helping North Koreans fight crop disease and strengthen food security
November 6, 2025
Kim Yong Nam was a rare survivor in the cutthroat world of North Korean politics
Longtime No. 2 official overcame a suspicious resume to win Kim family’s trust, surviving purges with diplomatic skill
November 5, 2025
Kim Jong Un says army saved school supply factories after officials failed
North Korean leader inspects construction projects as part of plans to renovate schools, shifting blame for delays
November 5, 2025
US Forces Korea focused on North Korea but can respond to other crises: Hegseth
Defense chief says US retains ‘flexibility’ as it eyes China threats, following high-level alliance talks in Seoul
November 4, 2025
How North Korea impacted the APEC summit from afar
The NK News team unpacks Trump’s visit to Korea, Lee Jae-myung’s diplomacy and how Pyongyang responded
November 4, 2025
Kim Yong Nam, North Korea’s former nominal head of state, dies at 97
As head of rubber-stamp parliament, Kim represented the regime on world stage for decades, avoiding frequent purges
November 4, 2025
North Korea launched artillery rockets during Hegseth’s DMZ visit, JCS says
South Korean military belatedly reveals DPRK fired over 10 rockets into Yellow Sea on both Saturday and Monday
November 4, 2025
Hegseth peeks into North Korea during Panmunjom visit with ROK counterpart
Allies frame joint appearance as demonstration of strong defense posture ahead of high-level military talks this week
November 3, 2025
