Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally
Move following Assad’s fall ends a decades-long diplomatic freeze and undercuts DPRK’s position in Middle East
April 11, 2025
Kim Shin-jo, North Korean commando sent to kill South’s president, dies at 83
A survivor of 1968 Blue House raid, Kim stayed in the South and underwent an improbable transformation into a man of God
April 11, 2025
Fyodor Tertitskiy: Researching the life of ‘accidental tyrant’ Kim Il Sung
The scholar and author discusses his new book about North Korea’s founder, drawing on newly-uncovered sources
April 10, 2025
US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements
USFK chief says classified OPLAN signed in 2023 enhances preparedness for conflict scenarios involving nuclear weapons
April 10, 2025
North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
Rifle tested by Kim Jong Un ‘appears identical’ to Austrian-made model, says expert, but company denies any link to DPRK
April 8, 2025
Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks first edition of marathon since before pandemic and Kim Jong Un overseeing attack exercises
April 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster
North Korean special forces exercises also hint at further Russia deployment after similar instance last fall
April 7, 2025
North Korea reports on Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, highlights turmoil in South
Rodong Sinmun's report came 19 hours after verdict, slower than state media coverage of Park Geun-hye's ouster in 2017
April 5, 2025
Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?
North Korean leader suggests improved access to modern amenities during inspection of latest skyscraper street project
April 4, 2025
ROK acting president warns North may exploit ‘turmoil’ following Yoon’s ouster
Han Duck-soo called for South’s armed forces to maintain readiness in emergency meeting after impeachment was upheld
April 4, 2025
