Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un lauds troops at war in ‘far-away alien land’ in national day speech
North Korean leader references Russia deployment and rejects ‘foreign’ influence in low-key Sept. 9 celebrations
September 10, 2025
UK names career diplomat as new ambassador to North Korea
Simon Wood expected to take up post this month, though not in Pyongyang since the UK Embassy remains closed
September 9, 2025
Cooperation with North Korea can expand South’s economy: Ruling party leader
Democratic Party’s Jung Chung-rae proposes ‘livelihood unification’ to create jobs, despite DPRK’s rejection of ties
September 9, 2025
Kim Jong Un likely demanded China drop nuke issue before visit: ROK minister
Chung Dong-young calls North Korean leader’s trip a success for Pyongyang, stresses shortcomings of sanctions regime
September 9, 2025
North Korea’s engine test, Kim Jong Un’s Beijing diplomacy and trade fair plans
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks the DPRK’s missile advances and why it has barred Western businesses from an upcoming event
September 9, 2025
North Korea conducts engine test for new long-range nuclear missile
Kim Jong Un oversees test after inspecting rocket motor development last week before China trip
September 9, 2025
Putin stresses importance of new border infrastructure linked to North Korea
Russian president calls for laying new power lines to town across from DPRK as part of efforts to modernize crossings
September 8, 2025
North Koreans get rare glimpse of Chinese military might in TV program on parade
State TV documentary on Kim Jong Un’s China trip also reveals he stayed at DPRK Embassy, suggesting security concerns
September 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un arrives back in North Korea after talks with Putin and Xi in China
DPRK leader achieved tacit support for nuclear weapons program, though details of his diplomatic meetings remain sparse
September 5, 2025
Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping’s first summit in six years heralds a revival of ties
Neglect of denuclearization and sanctions suggests China is willing to overlook DPRK nukes in favor of cooperation
September 5, 2025
