Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
North Korea in November 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021
Timeline: From COVID-19 vaccines to preparations to reopen North Korea’s border
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from November 1 to November 30
North Korea to hold major meeting around Kim Jong Un’s 10-year anniversary
Plenum will set 2022 state plans, as DPRK leader says economy ‘stable’ at Politburo meeting on Wednesday
Kim Jong Un appears just once in 50 days as leader set to mark decade in power
Health issues, COVID-19 or simply changing work habits may be behind DPRK leader’s infrequent state media appearances
Juche H-bomb: North Korea’s efforts to tie self-reliance to its nuclear weapons
As popular belief wavers, the regime seeks to sustain domestic acquiescence in the Juche ideology
What to expect on North Korea’s new nuclear missile holiday next week
Pyongyang may conduct meetings, a parade or a missile test to celebrate Rocket Industry Day on Nov. 29
Lee Jae-myung vows to meet Kim Jong Un but rejects Trump’s ‘rosy’ approach
Progressive candidate criticizes focus on ‘big deal’ with North Korea and claims sanctions have not worked as intended
Kim Jong Un builds new mansions across country as North Korean public suffers
Satellite images show new construction at lakeside retreat and secretive Pyongyang compound despite economic ‘hardships’
North Korea may have quietly launched a new arts and culture department
New ruling party organization may tie to greater efforts to promote Kim Jong Un and state ideology in popular media
Yoon Seok-youl calls DPRK a ‘failed’ state, vows to defend democratic values
Remarks come after his progressive rival earlier rejected inter-Korean ideological competition