Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
How corruption conquered North Korea, and why it’s there to stay
While Kim Il Sung launched campaigns that curbed graft, Kim Jong Un has found corruption beneficial to his regime
August 16, 2022
With military makeover, Kim Jong Un asserts his own power in face of troubles
North Korean leader donning white military garb is gesture that seeks to diminish symbolic standing of his predecessors
August 15, 2022
North Korea’s ‘strengthened rhetoric’ around nukes concerning, US says
State Department comments follow DPRK threats to ‘exterminate’ South Korean leaders and use nuclear weapons if attacked
August 12, 2022
Kim Yo Jong’s accusation that Seoul spread COVID sets stage for future violence
Experts say North Korea using crisis to push harder line toward South Korea, even as it celebrates ‘victory’ over virus
August 11, 2022
South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?
New administration can build on Moon’s efforts to elevate relationship and expanding economic and security cooperation
August 11, 2022
North Korea declares COVID-19 ‘eradicated,’ implies Kim Jong Un caught virus
DPRK leader proclaims victory at event in Pyongyang, as his sister threatens South Korea for allegedly spreading virus
August 11, 2022
Kim Jong Un megayacht spotted at secluded beach while leader out of public view
Satellite imagery captures vessel near new mansions on east coast in sign that Kim is vacationing
August 10, 2022
South Korea’s lack of minority protections jeopardizes its global reputation
Older men who dominate politics ignore equality and representation, even as Yoon tries to raise Korea’s global profile
August 10, 2022
Disastrous rollout of education policy drives Yoon’s approval rating lower still
All age groups 18-69 disapprove of South Korean president, as support for opposition eclipses ruling party
August 8, 2022
Why South Korea’s biggest chipmakers are betting big on US over China
Samsung and SK Hynix appear on board with US vision for semiconductor alliance with advanced East Asian economies
August 4, 2022
