Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Yo Jong floats possible engagement between North Korea and Japan
But DPRK leader’s sister caveated statement as being her ‘personal views,’ adding conditions Tokyo must first meet
February 16, 2024
State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
An in-depth analysis of events for Kim Jong Il’s birth anniversary, regional development and an official visit to Russia
February 15, 2024
What to make of North Korea’s apparent interest in naval nuclear propulsion
Regime appears far off from true maritime deterrent but is relentless in pursuit of second-strike survivability
February 13, 2024
Anti-South Korea policy change secures ‘lawful’ basis to attack: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader shares interpretation in a speech at defense ministry to mark army holiday
February 9, 2024
Yoon says ROK can build nukes but doesn’t want sanctions like North Korea
The president made remarks in pre-recorded interview during which he raised the possibility of engagement with DPRK
February 8, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects foodstuff factories linked to new development drive
Kimha county facilities apparently offer glimpse of modernization efforts leader said he wants throughout North Korea
February 8, 2024
North Korea’s crops saw on-year improvement in 2023, satellite data shows
Analysis is in line with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un’s claim that the country overcame food shortages last year
February 7, 2024
North Korea reveals first 20 ‘backward’ counties where factories will be built
Kim Jong Un ordered construction of 200 light industry factories over next decade to address DPRK’s underdevelopment
February 6, 2024
North Korea calls ROK defense minister’s comments ‘prelude’ to war
‘Typical rhetoric’ out of Pyongyang reflects efforts to maximize gains from current tensions, expert says
February 5, 2024
Yoon’s comments on North Korea trigger back and forth between Seoul and Moscow
South Korea slams Russian support for Pyongyang while Kremlin cries foul over ROK-US cooperation
February 5, 2024
