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Leadership

Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

The fourth Sino-DPRK summit: what we learned
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The fourth Sino-DPRK summit: what we learned

Beijing and Pyongyang emerge from this meeting closer than ever

The fourth Sino-DPRK summit: what we learned
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 10, 2019
North Korean economy presents major “opportunity” for South Korea, President says

North Korean economy presents major “opportunity” for South Korea, President says

Seoul may seek to hold next inter-Korean summit following upcoming Kim-Trump meeting, Moon hints

North Korean economy presents major “opportunity” for South Korea, President says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 10, 2019
Kim, Xi committed to “joint handling” of nuclear diplomacy at fourth summit: KCNA

Kim, Xi committed to “joint handling” of nuclear diplomacy at fourth summit: KCNA

Summit also saw Chinese President reaffirm promise to visit North Korea

Kim, Xi committed to “joint handling” of nuclear diplomacy at fourth summit: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 9, 2019
Jo Yong Won was Kim Jong Un’s most prominent official in 2018, data reveals

Jo Yong Won was Kim Jong Un’s most prominent official in 2018, data reveals

Statistics also chart rise in prominence of Kim Yo Jong, Ri Sol Ju

Jo Yong Won was Kim Jong Un’s most prominent official in 2018, data reveals
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 7, 2019
North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the November 22-December 31 period

North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Chloe Joo January 4, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s December activities: wrapping up 2018 with a low-key month
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Kim Jong Un’s December activities: wrapping up 2018 with a low-key month

The DPRK leader chose to devote the final month of the year to on-the-spot guidances and photo-ops

Kim Jong Un’s December activities: wrapping up 2018 with a low-key month
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 3, 2019
Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un

Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un

Next U.S.-North Korea summit yet to be organized, U.S. President tells cabinet meeting

Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 2, 2019
Ringing in a new year in North Korea – NK News Podcast ep.52
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Ringing in a new year in North Korea – NK News Podcast ep.52

The NK News Seoul team discuss Kim's speech, a NYE party in Pyongyang, and what to expect in 2019

Ringing in a new year in North Korea – NK News Podcast ep.52
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot January 2, 2019
Trump reiterates support for second summit with Kim Jong Un

Trump reiterates support for second summit with Kim Jong Un

In first response to New Year's Address, U.S. President hails DPRK's "great economic potential"

Trump reiterates support for second summit with Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 1, 2019
The New Year’s speech: what it means for the DPRK’s diplomacy and economy
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The New Year’s speech: what it means for the DPRK’s diplomacy and economy

Kim Jong Un's address served to re-emphasize the key themes of his leadership in 2018

The New Year’s speech: what it means for the DPRK’s diplomacy and economy
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham | Peter Ward January 1, 2019