Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
South Korean voters appear tired of Yoon Suk-yeol, less than 3 months into term
President is even losing support among oldest voters, long a reliable base for conservative politicians
July 12, 2022
North Korea blames ‘alien things’ for COVID-19 outbreak – NKNews Podcast Ep. 244
The NK News team discusses anti-DPRK balloon launches, trilateral military drills, tactical nuke deployments and more
July 12, 2022
Kim Jong Un isn’t proud of his fake ICBM milestone, and it shows
The lack of a stone monument at the launch site is one major departure from post-ICBM launch procedures in 2017
July 11, 2022
Was Yoon Suk-yeol’s trip to NATO Summit a success? It depends who you ask.
South Korea’s polarized media offer conflicting takes on president's first trip abroad, with attention focused on Japan
July 7, 2022
Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life
Thousands gather from around country without masks or social distancing in show of confidence after COVID outbreak
July 7, 2022
South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’
Commander during past clashes with North Korea, Gen. Kim Seung-kyum warns of grave threats from DPRK weapons development
July 6, 2022
North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery
Parking lot full at top venue in recent days amid major party meeting plans, though military meeting also possible
July 6, 2022
How North Korea could control the South without ever conquering it
The much larger ROK is too unwieldy to absorb, but DPRK could still exact monetary tribute and exert political power
July 4, 2022
North Korea in June 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
July 1, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s ‘military action plan’ to missiles and summits
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30
July 1, 2022
