Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
No new missile debuts, parades on key North Korean holiday
A year after marking Party Foundation Day with new ICBM and parade, holiday passes with smaller events in 2021
No signs of parade or other celebrations in Pyongyang ahead of key holiday
Any celebrations likely to be muted as sources in Pyongyang observe no indications of big upcoming event
Kim Jong Un worked on tourist resort designs during 2021 absences: KCTV
Pyongyang expo shows off designs for trains, ships and space shuttle slide similar to one Kim family used
Reshuffles at North Korea’s parliament session suggest volatility at the top
The latest round of promotions and demotions highlights major changes in DPRK leadership since January
North Korea in September 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021
Timeline: From North and South Korean missile tests to offer to resume hotlines
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 1 to September 30
Fake news? North Korea quickly recalled Rodong Sinmun after name mix-up
DPRK propagandists made a rare mistake that could have been a misprint, or a sign of behind-the-scenes power struggles
Kim Jong Un suggests restoring inter-Korean hotlines in early October
DPRK leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong also promoted to member of top decision-making body in Pyongyang
DPRK discusses laws on youth education, local development and economic planning
Top officials also call for execution of ‘recycling law’ to promote using resources and equipment available at home
Japan’s next leader has a chance to reshape the country’s North Korea policy
Tokyo has long insisted on resolving the abduction issue first, but the public increasingly prioritizes denuclearization
