April 27, 2024

Leadership

Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

How a leadership reshuffle could spell trouble for future North Korean reforms

How a leadership reshuffle could spell trouble for future North Korean reforms

With sanctions beginning to take their toll, Kim Jong Un may be changing course

How a leadership reshuffle could spell trouble for future North Korean reforms
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 14, 2019
North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA
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North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA

Personnel reshuffles dominated DPRK's legislature first meeting on Thursday

North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 12, 2019
In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA
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In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA

The DPRK's top legislative body held a major meeting on Thursday

In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA
NK Pro
NK Pro April 12, 2019
Choe Son Hui promoted to first vice foreign minister, state media confirms

Choe Son Hui promoted to first vice foreign minister, state media confirms

Promotion sees Choe become the highest-ranking female diplomat in DPRK history

Choe Son Hui promoted to first vice foreign minister, state media confirms
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 12, 2019
Kim Jong Un given new title amid broader North Korean political shake-up

Kim Jong Un given new title amid broader North Korean political shake-up

DPRK leader described as "supreme representative of all the Korean people" in Friday's Rodong Sinmun

Kim Jong Un given new title amid broader North Korean political shake-up
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 11, 2019
North Korea’s legislature replaces key officials in first meeting since election

North Korea’s legislature replaces key officials in first meeting since election

First session of 14th SPA sees several long-time officials step down

North Korea’s legislature replaces key officials in first meeting since election
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 11, 2019
The fourth plenum of the seventh party central committee: what stood out
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The fourth plenum of the seventh party central committee: what stood out

Domestic economy, partial leadership shuffles dominate major WPK meeting

The fourth plenum of the seventh party central committee: what stood out
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 11, 2019
N. Korea must deal a “blow” against hostile forces, Kim Jong Un tells ruling party

N. Korea must deal a “blow” against hostile forces, Kim Jong Un tells ruling party

DPRK leader oversees plenary meeting of WPK central committee ahead of SPA session on Thursday

N. Korea must deal a “blow” against hostile forces, Kim Jong Un tells ruling party
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un convenes enlarged Politburo meeting ahead of Thursday’s SPA session

Kim Jong Un convenes enlarged Politburo meeting ahead of Thursday’s SPA session

Ruling party to convene fourth plenary meeting today, state media reports

Kim Jong Un convenes enlarged Politburo meeting ahead of Thursday’s SPA session
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s appearances in March: an election and a military meeting
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Kim Jong Un’s appearances in March: an election and a military meeting

Amid a diplomatic deadlock, the DPRK leader oversaw a markedly low-key gathering of KPA officials

Kim Jong Un’s appearances in March: an election and a military meeting
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 9, 2019