April 26, 2024

Leadership

Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

North Korean army official Pak Jong Chon appears to receive Politburo promotion
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North Korean army official Pak Jong Chon appears to receive Politburo promotion

Korean People's Army General Staff chief Pak has been a leading voice in the DPRK's recent anti-U.S. military statements

North Korean army official Pak Jong Chon appears to receive Politburo promotion
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee December 17, 2019
Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020

Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020

Rising tensions do not bode well for the North Korean leader — or his people

Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 16, 2019
Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?
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Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?

Scene appears set for a final U.S. proposal to reboot talks before North Korea's deadline

Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 15, 2019
How Trump could dump South Korea in a pre-election visit to Pyongyang

How Trump could dump South Korea in a pre-election visit to Pyongyang

The President could build reelection momentum by going to North Korea just as Nixon did in 1972 with his trip to China

How Trump could dump South Korea in a pre-election visit to Pyongyang
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin December 11, 2019
Following recent reconstruction, North Korea declares Samjiyon its newest city

Following recent reconstruction, North Korea declares Samjiyon its newest city

Change comes a week after Pyongyang unveiled new "utopia" town

Following recent reconstruction, North Korea declares Samjiyon its newest city
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 11, 2019
Context and translation: party daily recollects Kim Jong Un’s 2019 achievements
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Context and translation: party daily recollects Kim Jong Un’s 2019 achievements

Front-page article lauds the leader for strengthening national defense, building the economy

Context and translation: party daily recollects Kim Jong Un’s 2019 achievements
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee December 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un still deciding “final judgment,” senior official cautions Trump

Kim Jong Un still deciding “final judgment,” senior official cautions Trump

Ri Su Yong warns Trump not to "further offend" the North Korean leader, according to KCNA

Kim Jong Un still deciding “final judgment,” senior official cautions Trump
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 9, 2019
Rules are rules: North Korean “democracy,” in theory and in practice

Rules are rules: North Korean “democracy,” in theory and in practice

While the laws could allow for the leader to be removed from office, such a scenario would likely require a major crisis

Rules are rules: North Korean “democracy,” in theory and in practice
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 6, 2019
Timeline: from tensions over drills to a mystery “Christmas gift”
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Timeline: from tensions over drills to a mystery “Christmas gift”

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from November 1 - December 3

Timeline: from tensions over drills to a mystery “Christmas gift”
NK Pro
NK Pro December 5, 2019
North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east

North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east

Orangchon Power Station's Phalhyang Dam set to help solve "tense electricity issue of the country," state media says

North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham December 4, 2019