Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Vipin Narang: Why Seoul doesn’t need its own nukes to counter North Korea
Former US nuclear official unpacks allied efforts to strengthen extended deterrence in response to growing DPRK arsenal
September 25, 2025
Nominee to lead ROK military stresses ‘self-reliant defense’ against North Korea
At confirmation hearing, Gen. Jin Yong-sung downplays concern that Seoul’s policies will weaken US-ROK alliance
September 24, 2025
Kim Jong Un says he lost control of top hospital project, leading to delays
Ahead of opening, DPRK leader says officials used Pyongyang General Hospital construction for personal gain and ‘fame'
September 24, 2025
At UN, Lee announces new peace plan to ‘E.N.D.’ confrontation with North Korea
South Korean president endorses ‘exchange, normalization and denuclearization’ despite DPRK’s refusal to give up nukes
September 24, 2025
Loyalty relays for Kim Jong Un, and North Korea’s terms for talks with the US
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy talks about the DPRK leader’s evolving personality cult and his Supreme People’s Assembly speech
September 23, 2025
Belief that South Korea needs foreign troops reflects ‘submissive mindset’: Lee
President denies troop shortfall against North Korea, stressing need for ‘self-reliant defense’ despite US-ROK alliance
September 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un sends his clearest signal yet that he’s ready to meet Trump again
North Korean leader’s speech ahead of Trump’s trip to APEC could set the stage for another encounter at Panmunjom
September 22, 2025
Wheat revolution: Why North Korea is singing the praises of a long-ignored grain
An influx of Russian wheat appears to be driving propaganda promoting the staple, while downplaying its foreign origins
September 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un says he’s open to talks if US discards ‘denuclearization obsession’
North Korean leader recalls ‘good memories’ of Donald Trump but insists he will ‘never, ever’ give up weapons
September 22, 2025
China says stance on North Korean denuclearization ‘remains unchanged’: Seoul
South Korean foreign minister relays position after Beijing omits nuclear issue from readouts on recent talks
September 19, 2025
