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
The DPRK leader is presented as a man who has overcome many obstacles, and is ready for the challenges of the future
North Korea appears to cement denuclearization talks policy
Pyongyang’s domestic reaffirmation of denuclearization talks policy shows resolve to follow through
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
North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU
Pyongyang reportedly not seeking in-person meetings, however
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
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
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
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
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
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