Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un blames poor hospital construction on use of unskilled military labor
North Korean leader schedules major conference next month to address ‘obsolete’ customs holding back state projects
June 10, 2025
Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea
Unification ministry’s appeal follows recent launch, mark first such statement since anti-leaflet law was struck down
June 9, 2025
Civic group sends leaflets to North Korea ahead of ROK presidential election
Launch calling for answers about abductees could offer insight into how Lee administration will address such activities
June 6, 2025
Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed
Veteran policy adviser weighs in on Pyongyang’s posture on unification and Seoul’s options under a new administration
June 5, 2025
North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term
Restrictions apply to 19 countries but exclude DPRK, a move one expert says may aim to leave door open for talks
June 5, 2025
New satellite image offers clearer view of North Korean warship lifted upright
South Korean military says mysterious balloons played minor role in raising capsized destroyer after failed launch
June 5, 2025
Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung
Unusual statement may have aimed to pressure new ROK president to align with US even as it focuses less on North Korea
June 4, 2025
Russian security chief meets Kim Jong Un, discusses Ukraine and Korean Peninsula
Sergei Shoigu makes one-day trip to Pyongyang for talks on defense pact and honoring North Koreans who fought in Kursk
June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to counter North Korea while seeking peace at inauguration
In speech, newly elected South Korean president celebrates ROK military might but stresses peace is ‘cheaper than war’
June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean presidency, pledging to pursue peace with North
Dominant victory ends leadership vacuum since Yoon’s impeachment that has stymied Seoul’s response to DPRK and Trump
June 3, 2025
