Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Russia to deploy up to 50K North Korean soldiers to fight Ukraine: Zelensky
Ukrainian leader cited DPRK’s war experience as a threat to South Korea, calling for air-defense and drone cooperation
August 10, 2026
Jerome Sauvage on North Korea’s crises, contradictions and quiet moments
Former UN official discusses his new book, Witness to North Korea, and the limits of international engagement
August 5, 2026
North Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to July 31, 2026
August 3, 2026
North Korean troops for Russia, a new Seoul strategy and the ‘Hero of Panmunjom’
Joon Ha Park discusses a possible deployment of 30K, Seoul’s ‘peace first’ policy and the ROK general who defected north
July 29, 2026
Russia picks new ambassador to North Korea months after longtime envoy’s death
Putin appointed Andrei Podelyshev, a Korea specialist and former ambassador to Nigeria, to head embassy in Pyongyang
July 29, 2026
Kim leads ‘V-Day’ events as North Korea highlights Chinese help in Korean War
Kim Jong Un attends 73rd anniversary concert and military march to celebrate ‘victory’ over U.S.
July 28, 2026
What 30,000 North Korean troops could mean for Russia’s war against Ukraine
Experts say deployment is feasible but question whether DPRK personnel would be sent directly into frontline combat
July 27, 2026
Kim Yo Jong lambasts ‘stupid’ denuclearization calls by ASEAN forum
The ASEAN forum is a ‘hired mouthpiece for the US,’ Kim said, adding that the goal of denuclearization is moot
July 27, 2026
Russia seeks 30k more North Korean troops in Ukraine war, Zelensky warns
Ukrainian president says Pyongyang also preparing to send more missile launchers to Russia
July 26, 2026
Rudiger Frank on North Korea’s hidden middle class: North Korea Unpacked
University of Vienna professor joins Jacco Zwetsloot to discuss marketization, Wonsan-Kalma and reluctant reform
July 23, 2026
