Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Why do so many people believe Kim Jong Un holds absolute power?
The evidence suggests he does not rule alone
Kim Jong Un looks thinner, and intelligence agencies are likely paying attention
The apparent weight loss comes after rumors of ill-health in recent years
Kim Jong Un promises economic ‘stabilization’ at meeting of party officials
North Korean leader reportedly led "consultative meeting" with top central, provincial officials ahead of party plenum
What Kim Jong Un wants from his local political leaders
A rhetorical splitting of hairs reveals deeper shifts away from the personality cult of the Kim family
Kim Jong Un reappears at politburo meeting, calls ‘urgent’ party event next week
North Korean leadership must urgently meet to resolve numerous issues the country faces in the pandemic era, Kim says
North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021
North Korea likely to talk with South Korea before the US: Moon Chung-in
Former Blue House official urges North Korea not to undervalue Sung Kim, new US envoy
Kim Jong Un skips post-congress photo op for first time amid lengthy absence
Nearly one month out of the public eye, the North Korean leader is on his seventh extended break since 2020
How North Korea has waged ‘a war to improve nature’
Reforestation drive to create ‘treasure and gold mountains’ seems to be working
Revised party regulations point to new inter-Korean outlook
Reported changes also suggest curtailed leadership cult and possible position for a successor
