Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea in September 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 30, 2025
October 3, 2025
Cashing in on the crown: North Korea’s foray into British royal memorabilia
Newly released archives reveal how the DPRK capitalized on a royal wedding through commemorative stamps and coins
October 3, 2025
Laotian leader to visit North Korea for Oct. 10 party anniversary: State media
Ahead of expected parade, Thongloun Sisoulith becomes first world leader confirmed to attend a DPRK event in 7 years
October 2, 2025
Public support for unification with North Korea inches up under Lee: Survey
Researchers suggest new administration’s push for peace played role, though majority in 20s say unification unnecessary
October 1, 2025
Seoul can deter North Korea with US alliance but shouldn’t depend on others: Lee
South Korean leader reiterates need for ‘self-reliant defense’ on Armed Forces Day, warning of erosion of global peace
October 1, 2025
Lee, Ishiba pledge to work toward North Korean denuclearization at last talks
South Korean and Japanese leaders stress importance of military cooperation with US as Ishiba prepares to step down
October 1, 2025
Xi Jinping unlikely to visit North Korea for expected military parade: Seoul
Unification ministry cites Chinese leader’s planned trip to South for APEC as reason for skipping Oct. 10 celebrations
September 30, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s ‘E.N.D.’ game, two states debate and North Korea-China talks
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Lee’s first speech to UN and controversy over recognizing DPRK as a separate country
September 30, 2025
Seoul won’t change constitution to accept North Korea as separate state: Chung
Unification minister says recognizing Koreas as two countries remains too controversial, despite endorsing the position
September 30, 2025
North Korean arms factories race to show progress ahead of party congress
Construction on weapons plants is likely tied to push to boost production of drones, missiles and rocket engines
September 30, 2025
