Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea opens giant Wonsan Kalma beach resort for 20K tourists
Kim Jong Un calls for opening ‘new era’ of tourism at ceremony over 7 years after construction started
June 26, 2025
Why Seoul is betting on a civilian defense chief in face of North Korean threats
Ahn Gyu-back faces challenge of pushing reform after martial law, countering DPRK and managing US alliance under Trump
June 25, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion
South Korean president emphasizes need to achieve peace through diplomacy in statement on outbreak of Korean War
June 25, 2025
Seoul’s new unification minister, DPRK rocket launches and border drills
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Lee Jae-myung’s ministerial picks and the anniversary of an inter-Korean military clash
June 24, 2025
Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear
North Korean report on secretive meeting thin beyond praise for ‘achievements,’ plans for major anniversaries
June 24, 2025
Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks
Experts tell NK News Kim Jong Un must now weigh fear of a first strike against confidence in nuclear deterrence
June 23, 2025
Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery
NK Pro compiles list of coverage related to resort since its inception as DPRK rolls out red carpet ahead of ceremony
June 23, 2025
South Korea steps up crackdown on anti-North Korea leaflets near border
Cheorwon County posts warning signs, coordinates police patrols after president calls for measures to deter launches
June 23, 2025
Battle of Yeonpyeong commander warns North Korea still exploiting border tension
In interview, Suh Young-gil urges vigilance as DPRK modernizes tactics, 26 years after pivotal inter-Korean naval clash
June 20, 2025
Putin has no plans to visit North Korea in near future, Kremlin says
Kim Jong Un also unlikely to visit Russia soon despite previous prep, as allies mark one year since Pyongyang summit
June 20, 2025
