Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
At a subdued parade, Kim Jong Un turns to foreign friends to project strength
North Korea’s first parade since 2023 flaunted not just nukes but regime’s confidence with China and Russia at its back
October 11, 2025
Kim Jong Un holds talks with Russia’s Medvedev on boosting ‘blood-forged’ ties
Former Russian president praises North Korean troops’ bravery while fighting Ukrainian troops in Kursk
October 11, 2025
North Korea showcases new long-range nukes at rain-soaked military parade
Kim Jong Un watches with foreign guests as Hwasong-20 ICBM debuts alongside DPRK soldiers who fought Ukraine
October 11, 2025
US, ROK hold strategic talks on modernizing alliance, deterring North Korea
Allison Hooker and Park Yoon-joo meet for first deputy foreign minister-level strategic dialogue in four years
October 10, 2025
North Korea’s party daily publishes rare op-ed by Chinese ambassador
An in-depth analysis of article celebrating ‘unshakeable’ ties, loyalty letter relay and party foundation day coverage
October 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un touts totalitarianism to foreign guests at first mass games in years
North Korean leader promotes benefits of eliminating political enemies in speech at 80th party anniversary celebration
October 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un holds talks with Chinese, Vietnamese dignitaries ahead of mass games
North Korean leader also greets Russia’s Medvedev at cultural performance after one-on-ones with Li Qiang and To Lam
October 10, 2025
What to expect from North Korea’s imminent Oct. 10 military parade
NK Pro explains when the festivities will begin, what assets the DPRK could showcase and how to watch the broadcast
October 9, 2025
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
