Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Rise of Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ heralds hardline shift to countering North Korea
Sanae Takaichi has pushed militarization and downplayed WWII atrocities, setting up potential clashes with both Koreas
October 6, 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects upgrades to country’s largest warship as deployment looms
North Korean leader vows to ‘punish enemy provocations’ with new naval destroyer at event linked to ongoing weapons expo
October 6, 2025
Trump suggested NATO ‘join’ US in countering North Korea: Former NATO chief
Jens Stoltenberg says he told US president at 2017 meeting that member states wouldn’t support bombing DPRK
October 6, 2025
North Korea unveils first unmanned surface drone ahead of Oct. 10 parade
Kim Jong Un says ROK potential military target in a speech at annual defense exhibition
October 5, 2025
Lee Jae-myung calls for North Korea to allow contact between separated families
South Korean president visits border and meets citizens displaced from hometowns in the DPRK ahead of Chuseok holiday
October 3, 2025
US, ROK agree to expand drone cooperation as North Korea doubles down on UAVs
US secretary of the army and South Korean defense chief discuss role of drones in ‘modern warfare’ at meeting in Seoul
October 3, 2025
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
