Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
US, ROK hold defense talks amid questions about Trump policy on North Korea
Biannual KIDD discussion is first since Trump’s return and comes as US pushes allies to play role in countering China
May 6, 2025
North Korea test missiles from new warship, and ROK presidential race heats up
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses the DPRK’s newest naval weapons, plus a border city’s plans to export beer to Russia
May 6, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for mass-producing newest tanks in visit to upgraded factory
KNCA report marks first confirmation that Kusong factory also produces nuclear missile launchers
May 5, 2025
North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2025
May 2, 2025
Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy
Former prime minister and acting president pledges to pursue diplomacy with Pyongyang while strengthening deterrence
May 2, 2025
ROK education chief warns of North Korea threats after taking charge of military
Series of resignations thrusts Lee Ju-ho into role of acting president, despite lack of experience in security affairs
May 2, 2025
100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities
With the US president focused on Ukraine and China, experts say he may be increasingly open to status quo with Pyongyang
April 30, 2025
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul
ROK spy agency puts DPRK death toll at 600, while assessing Kim Jong Un unlikely to visit Moscow for May 9 parade
April 30, 2025
North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon
Kim Jong Un oversees initial trials for destroyer that provide first look at cruise missile with dolphin-nose design
April 30, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s cryptic reference to new maritime border raises naval stakes
Declaration that North Korean warships will patrol ‘middle demarcation lines’ could signal intent to challenge NLL
April 29, 2025
