Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
Many in US expect Trump to pursue talks again, but few are willing to speak frankly as budget cuts raise alarm
Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones
North Korean leader views tests of various UAVs as first images of new early warning converted cargo plane released
The lessons for today from North Korea’s deadly sinking of an ROK warship
In interview, former Cheonan captain reflects on 15th anniversary of torpedo attack and evolving DPRK naval tactics
Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un, North Korean missile defenses and DPRK guns in Kursk
NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses what we know about the Russian defense chief’s surprise visit to Pyongyang
North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat
Cho Tae-yul calls for end to ‘illegal’ DPRK-Russia military ties following talks with Japanese and Chinese counterparts
North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations
DPRK accuses US of imposing America First policy on UN, though expert says moderate tone seeks to avoid provoking Trump
Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza
DPRK’s lucrative arms trade with Russia will suffer after ceasefire, pushing it toward China and potentially even the US
How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks
NK News’ Bryan Betts talks the latest from Kursk and how Trump's dismantling of Voice of America impacts Pyongyang
North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals
Trip to discuss health care and economic cooperation comes as DPRK firms eye business in Russia’s Kursk region
Kim Jong Un says newest 10K-home skyscraper street on schedule for April opening
North Korean leader inspects third stage of Hwasong project in ongoing push to address Pyongyang’s ‘housing problem’