Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korean GPS jamming caused an ROK drone crash last year: Lawmaker
Newly released report finds unmanned helicopter fell into Yellow Sea amid ongoing signal disruptions from DPRK side
September 1, 2025
Kim Jong Un displays portrait of self at event in latest personality cult boost
Increased visibility of North Korean leader’s iconography comes amid push to ensure population’s obedience
September 1, 2025
Putin-Kim Jong Un meeting in the works for Beijing visit, Kremlin says
Russian and North Korean leaders set to attend Chinese military parade and sit on either side of President Xi Jinping
September 1, 2025
Kim Jong Un promotes ‘new’ missile production capabilities ahead of China visit
North Korea signals commitment to nuclear missiles as Kim set to meet Xi Jinping for first time in 6 years
September 1, 2025
Major construction ramps up at North Korean missile base attached to Kim mansion
Satellite imagery reveals new hexagonal bunkers and large administrative center near site of 8 recent missile tests
August 29, 2025
Seoul to monitor Kim Jong Un’s visit to China for signs of diplomatic shift
Top officials say Kim’s overseas trip could open doors for renewed dialogue but caution against raising expectations
August 29, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un at China’s parade could be game-changer for peninsula diplomacy
Planned visit could revive ties with Beijing and even jump-start talks with US, especially if Trump decides to join
August 28, 2025
Joseph Torigian: How Xi Jinping’s father rebuilt China-North Korea ties
Scholar examines Xi Zhongxun’s delicate diplomacy with Pyongyang and how that pivotal period shapes relations today
August 28, 2025
Kim Jong Un to attend major Chinese military parade in early September
North Korean leader will join Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at event, marking his first visit to China since 2019
August 28, 2025
Kim Jong Un watches special forces drills, calls for supplying new sniper rifles
North Korean military exercises come amid annual joint US-ROK drills and deployment to Russia's war
August 28, 2025
