April 29, 2024

Leadership

Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

North Korean report on Trump’s letter to Kim is short, but implies much
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North Korean report on Trump’s letter to Kim is short, but implies much

Coverage represents first-time state media covers a letter from Trump to both domestic and foreign audiences

North Korean report on Trump’s letter to Kim is short, but implies much
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 23, 2019
Kim Jong Un received “excellent” letter from the U.S. President, state media says

Kim Jong Un received “excellent” letter from the U.S. President, state media says

DPRK leader reported to have praised Trump's "political judgment and extraordinary courage"

Kim Jong Un received “excellent” letter from the U.S. President, state media says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 22, 2019
Reading the North Korean leadership at the Kim-Xi summit
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Reading the North Korean leadership at the Kim-Xi summit

A Sino-DPRK meeting in Pyongyang offered some insights into goings-on in the court of Kim Jong Un

Reading the North Korean leadership at the Kim-Xi summit
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 21, 2019
China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

Kim and Xi visited the Sino-Korean Friendship Tower before a farewell ceremony Friday afternoon

China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham June 21, 2019
Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Building exterior shown on KCTV confirms location of Kumsusan Guesthouse in Pyongyang

Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2019
Kim, Xi agree to boost ties amid “grave” international situation: KCNA

Kim, Xi agree to boost ties amid “grave” international situation: KCNA

Leaders committed to "strengthening" long-standing relations at Pyongyang summit, state media says

Kim, Xi agree to boost ties amid “grave” international situation: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 20, 2019
North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance

North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance

Mass propaganda event returns for first time since suspension, though content appears China-tailored

North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham June 20, 2019
Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks

Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks

Kim reportedly disappointed in lack of "active response from the concerned side" in nuclear talks

Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2019
“Trust” dominant theme of N. Korean editorial on day of Xi’s arrival in Pyongyang
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“Trust” dominant theme of N. Korean editorial on day of Xi’s arrival in Pyongyang

The Rodong Sinmun sought to emphasize the two countries' close ties as the fifth Xi-Kim summit began

“Trust” dominant theme of N. Korean editorial on day of Xi’s arrival in Pyongyang
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 20, 2019
Xi Jinping’s guesthouse in Pyongyang possibly new rapidly-built mansion complex

Xi Jinping’s guesthouse in Pyongyang possibly new rapidly-built mansion complex

"Kumsusan Guesthouse" named in Chinese media may be new buildings across Kumsusan Palace of the Sun

Xi Jinping’s guesthouse in Pyongyang possibly new rapidly-built mansion complex
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2019