Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korean support for Ukraine invasion gives Russia leverage on peninsula
Moscow has moved to solidify ties with Pyongyang since war began, but it still may be leaving the door open for Seoul
September 7, 2022
North Korea builds new aviation clubs to boost military, drone program: Analysis
Clubs under construction in major cities teach remote plane piloting and skydiving, acting as military recruitment tool
September 7, 2022
Kim Jong Un guides disaster prevention meeting as typhoon brings heavy rains
Two-day gathering appears to focus on overall state policies rather than storm, but state media report short on details
September 6, 2022
North Korea in August 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022
September 2, 2022
State media review: North Korea implies Kim Jong Un caught COVID from officials
An in-depth analysis of claims about the DPRK leader’s health, criticism of New Zealand and Youth Day celebrations
September 1, 2022
Why North Korea won’t be mourning Mikhail Gorbachev’s death
Pyongyang views perestroika as lesson against reform, but Soviet leader’s rise shows how change could come even to DPRK
August 31, 2022
Friends without benefits: How a new US law penalizes South Korean carmakers
Inflation Reduction Act casts doubt over Washington’s commitment to multilateralism and economic security of its allies
August 30, 2022
The limits to tyranny: Why Kim Jong Un doesn’t actually have absolute power
A range of factors constrain the North Korean leader in practice, despite his supreme authority in principle
August 29, 2022
New photos show scant activity at delayed Pyongyang General Hospital project
Fewer people visible at worksite than in past, though exclusive images confirm exterior appears complete
August 26, 2022
North Korean hackers adopt complex methods to hide malware from analysts: Report
Technique to verify victim identities makes it harder for researchers to access payloads and develop countermeasures
August 25, 2022
