March 29, 2024

Leadership

Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

What Kim Jong Un’s recent Mt. Paektu climb tells us about leadership legitimacy

What Kim Jong Un’s recent Mt. Paektu climb tells us about leadership legitimacy

The DPRK leader is presented as a man who has overcome many obstacles, and is ready for the challenges of the future

What Kim Jong Un’s recent Mt. Paektu climb tells us about leadership legitimacy
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek October 29, 2019
North Korea appears to cement denuclearization talks policy
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North Korea appears to cement denuclearization talks policy

Pyongyang’s domestic reaffirmation of denuclearization talks policy shows resolve to follow through

North Korea appears to cement denuclearization talks policy
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 29, 2019
Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea

Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea

In factory visit, DPRK leader calls for country to bring manufacturing to the level of developed countries

Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 27, 2019
North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU

North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU

Pyongyang reportedly not seeking in-person meetings, however

North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2019
Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA

Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA

DPRK leader says new tourist site stands in "striking contrast" to Mt. Kumgang facilities

Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer | Oliver Hotham October 24, 2019
U.S., China will work in “spirit of engagement” on DPRK denuclearization: Pence

U.S., China will work in “spirit of engagement” on DPRK denuclearization: Pence

Vice President's remarks are latest signal between U.S. and North Korea amid stalled negotiations

U.S., China will work in “spirit of engagement” on DPRK denuclearization: Pence
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 24, 2019
What Kim Jong Un’s Mount Kumgang visit bodes for inter-Korean ties
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What Kim Jong Un’s Mount Kumgang visit bodes for inter-Korean ties

Despite suggestions that Pyongyang may be creating an opening for talks with Seoul, such a policy shift appears unlikely

What Kim Jong Un’s Mount Kumgang visit bodes for inter-Korean ties
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 24, 2019
North Korean foreign ministry official praises “special” Kim-Trump relationship

North Korean foreign ministry official praises “special” Kim-Trump relationship

In statement, Kim Kye Gwan blames "Washington political circles" for lack of progress in diplomacy

North Korean foreign ministry official praises “special” Kim-Trump relationship
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 23, 2019
Ensuring Kim’s “absolute authority”: North Korea’s latest constitutional changes
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Ensuring Kim’s “absolute authority”: North Korea’s latest constitutional changes

The new measures, approved last month, grant Kim Jong Un even greater powers over the military and the state

Ensuring Kim’s “absolute authority”: North Korea’s latest constitutional changes
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 23, 2019
North Korean first lady Ri Sol Ju reappears following four-month absence

North Korean first lady Ri Sol Ju reappears following four-month absence

Ri Sol Ju had not been seen in public since Sino-DPRK summit in June

North Korean first lady Ri Sol Ju reappears following four-month absence
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 22, 2019