Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Lee says he’ll restore ‘spirit’ of suspended 2018 military pact with North Korea
Statement suggests South Korean president recognizes difficulties of actually restoring CMA, experts say
September 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un praises new greenhouse farm as a ‘treasure island’ for local economy
An in-depth analysis of North Korean leader’s visit to border project, Hiroshima victims and China trip propaganda
September 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversees drone tests, calls UAV development ‘top priority’ for DPRK
North Korean leader reiterates goal of incorporating AI in unmanned systems to prepare military for modern warfare
September 19, 2025
Lee endorses limited sanctions relief if North Korea halts nuclear program
South Korean leader says pressure and ‘all or nothing’ approach will only push Pyongyang to expand its arsenal
September 18, 2025
Lee says he will pursue engagement with North Korea even if it doesn’t respond
South Korean president calls peace the fastest path to prosperity, as his unification minister slams Yoon Suk-yeol
September 18, 2025
Why there won’t be need for speculation when Kim Jong Un truly names his heir
History shows signs surface quickly when North Korea settles on a successor, unlike the uncertainty around his daughter
September 17, 2025
Kim Jong Un tears down predecessor’s monuments to build new shrines to himself
Mosaic murals depicting North Korean leader appear for first time in major city centers in boost to personality cult
September 16, 2025
Blaming Russia for North Korean deaths, 100 days of Lee Jae-myung and drills
NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks new state media footage of DPRK troops in Ukraine and the ROK president’s press conference
September 16, 2025
Kim Jong Un demands army fight ‘rural backwardness’ while inspecting hospital
State media reports construction site visit to international but not domestic readers, hinting at slow progress
September 15, 2025
North Korea berates ‘reckless’ US-ROK-Japan military drills as training starts
Kim Yo Jong and top official accuse three countries of continuing ‘anti-DPRK’ stance established under ‘former rulers’
September 15, 2025
