Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea forced Russian reporters to take COVID tests for Lavrov-Kim talks
Precaution points to DPRK’s concern about outside threats and suggests reluctance to welcome foreigners, experts say
July 15, 2025
Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks Russian diplomat’s visit to Wonsan Kalma resort and potential plans for another mass games
July 15, 2025
Unification minister nominee calls to rename ministry amid North Korea shifts
Chung Dong-young calls for bipartisan discussion of issue, though experts warn of sending wrong message on unification
July 14, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s $7M yacht on display in Lavrov visit despite poor cover-up attempt
State media attempts to obscure that meeting took place on foreign-made Princess vessel by showing footage of older boat
July 14, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls on military to carry out ‘steady development’ of coastal towns
Leader praises troops’ loyalty as construction nears completion on showcase fishing village under 20x10 initiative
July 14, 2025
Kim Jong Un receives Russia’s top diplomat on his yacht by mega-beach resort
Sergei Lavrov briefed Kim on talks with North Korea’s foreign minister about military cooperation, new transport links
July 12, 2025
Defense chiefs of ROK, US, Japan vow deeper cooperation amid North Korean threat
State Department officials also visiting Seoul for talks on shifting security environment and modernizing the alliance
July 11, 2025
Ask A North Korean: What is the role of ‘People’s Units’ in North Korea
Rose shares her experience dealing with ‘inminban’ and the role they play in the lives of everyday North Koreans
North Korea to receive $2.38M in humanitarian assistance this year: UN data
Switzerland named as sole donor of aid which will be channeled through organizations such as UNICEF
July 11, 2025
Kim Jong Un leads commemoration of founding leader’s death anniversary
An in-depth analysis of tributes for Kim Il Sung, post plenum planning, heatwave warnings and sporting successes
July 11, 2025
