Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Court upholds Yoon’s impeachment, raising questions about North Korea relations
Constitutional Court’s decision, which triggers snap election to be held in 60 days, could reshape inter-Korean ties
April 4, 2025
US nominee for JCS chairman opposes troop reduction on peninsula citing DPRK
Dan Caine made remarks during committee hearing as North Korea issued statement slamming Washington-Tokyo cooperation
April 2, 2025
North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2025
April 2, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow
Logistical challenges, geopolitical concerns and potential Trump meeting could influence Kim’s decision to attend
April 1, 2025
Trump says US may ‘do something’ with DPRK citing open communication channels
He again referred to North Korea as ‘nuclear nation,’ signaling possible shift from Washington’s long-standing policy
April 1, 2025
Trump says he hasn’t addressed Russia’s purchase of North Korean arms with Putin
US president sidestepped question on Moscow’s acquisition of DPRK weapons amid ongoing peace talks on Ukraine war
March 31, 2025
Seoul detects signs of North Korea preparing for large-scale military parade
Unification ministry expects parade and mass games in October, reports DPRK exploring ways to improve ties with China
March 28, 2025
North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development
Satellite imagery reveals progress on west coast frigate as Pyongyang eyes assets to challenge US spy flights
March 28, 2025
Russia preparing to welcome Kim Jong Un for visit this year, Moscow says
Deputy foreign minister says trip by North Korean leader is in the ‘preparatory stage’
March 27, 2025
The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
NK News journalists share what they learned from a US trip about DPRK policy, prospects for diplomacy and more
March 27, 2025
