Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in North Korea ahead of military parade
No. 2 in Chinese Communist Party is the highest-ranked official to visit for Oct. 10 celebrations in a decade
October 9, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for ‘eliminating’ challenges to power in party ideology speech
North Korean leader celebrates 80th anniversary of ruling party by stressing importance of obedience to his authority
October 9, 2025
Russia’s Medvedev arrives in North Korea with Kursk governor and pop star in tow
Ex-president expected to attend military parade for Oct. 10 party holiday, while celebrating ties over Ukraine war
October 9, 2025
ROK weapons for countering North Korea can help deter China: Pentagon official
John Noh, nominee for key Indo-Pacific role, identifies Beijing as greatest regional threat and calls for allied support
October 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un meets Laos leader for first summit talks, vowing to boost ties
Thongloun Sisoulith visits Pyongyang for two days but leaves before military parade
October 8, 2025
North Korea’s latest weapons expo, naval ambitions and Pyongyang hospital opens
NK News’ Colin Zwirko outlines weapons on display at expo, new destroyers and long-delayed Pyongyang General Hospital
October 7, 2025
Chinese premier to visit North Korea for ruling party celebrations this week
Allies announce No. 2 official Li Qiang will lead delegation to expected military parade, ruling out trip by Xi Jinping
October 7, 2025
Kang Kyung-wha takes up post as ROK envoy to US amid push for North Korea talks
Former foreign minister, who played key role in 2018-19 diplomacy with Pyongyang, pledges to strengthen alliance
October 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un demands major health sector ‘reform’ at Pyongyang hospital opening
North Korean leader calls health ministry worthless, vows to build second ‘modern’ general hospital in capital
October 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un denounces ‘dangerous’ US nuclear moves with eye on potential talks
Experts say arms expo speech drives home that denuclearization is off the table, while taking aim at US recon assets
October 6, 2025
