Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un meets Belarusian leader in Beijing, invites him to North Korea
DPRK leader tells Lukashenko he can visit ‘at any convenient time’ during conversation ahead of Chinese military parade
September 3, 2025
Kim Jong Un stands center stage with Xi, Putin at China’s military parade
Trump accuses North Korea, Russia and China of ‘conspiring’ against US but offers ‘warmest regards’ to three leaders
September 3, 2025
Kim Jong Un and daughter arrive in Beijing ahead of military parade
North Korean leader set to watch parade of nuclear missiles alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin on Wednesday
September 2, 2025
Kim Jong Un to seek Chinese support in Beijing to hedge against Moscow: NIS
ROK spy agency says North Korean leader also wants to get Xi’s backing ahead of potential talks with US
September 2, 2025
Lee Jae-myung to give UN speech on ‘Korean Peninsula’ vision this month
South Korean president likely to outline North Korea policy vision when he attends General Assembly in late September
September 2, 2025
How Lee’s foreign policy team will manage Trump’s volatile North Korea approach
Experienced advisers helped ROK president avoid clash at first summit, with public diplomacy key to long-term success
September 2, 2025
North Korea in August 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2025
September 2, 2025
North Korea announces new Hwasong-20 nuclear missile as Kim arrives in China
Kim Jong Un inspects materials used in long-range missile engines as state media reports 8 tests in last 2 years
September 2, 2025
North Korean leader Kim crosses into China via armored train: State media
Kim Jong Un set to attend military parade, meet Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Beijing
September 2, 2025
Air force general tapped to lead ROK forces against North Korean threats
Lee administration appoints new JCS chairman in sweeping military reshuffle aimed at restoring trust after martial law
September 1, 2025
