Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals
Rare inspections tied to economy come amid focus on military, as leader also approves new mural to push personality cult
June 12, 2023
Seoul’s new National Security Strategy spotlights ‘main enemy’ North Korea
Lodestar document ditches goal of ending Korean War, introduces plans to tighten monitoring of inter-Korean exchange
June 8, 2023
Trump’s praise for Kim Jong Un draws fire from his Republican competitors
Criticism underscores divisions in party on North Korea policy as US conservatives jockey for presidential nomination
June 5, 2023
Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 - May 31
June 2, 2023
North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023
June 2, 2023
Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj confirms he didn’t meet Kim Jong Un in 2013, stresses need to call DPRK’s ‘bluff’ on human rights
June 2, 2023
Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch
Sister of leader defends right to use space and says DPRK ‘certain’ to deploy spy satellite soon
June 1, 2023
What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
Uptick in specific rumors suggests DPRK preparing to eventually end COVID controls, but timing remains in question
May 31, 2023
Secrecy surrounding North Korea’s upcoming plenum points to big changes afoot
State media did not disclose Politburo meeting to discuss plans for plenum, a sign of major leadership changes in past
May 30, 2023
State media review: North Korea provides a front-row seat to anti-Yoon protests
An in-depth analysis of propaganda on ROK demonstrations, tourism promotion, agricultural drought and more
May 25, 2023
