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Leadership

Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project

North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project

Kim Jong Un cautions against hasty work, however, in latest on-site inspection of town

North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 29, 2018
How the North is run: the intelligence services
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How the North is run: the intelligence services

Available information paints a chaotic picture of the DPRK's spy service

How the North is run: the intelligence services
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy October 29, 2018
The View from Jingshan: a new North Korea strategy for Beijing?
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The View from Jingshan: a new North Korea strategy for Beijing?

State media highlights warming ties as speculation over a Xi visit to Pyongyang grows

The View from Jingshan: a new North Korea strategy for Beijing?
John Petrushka
John Petrushka October 26, 2018
“Hermit” no more: a North Korea cliché and its pitfalls
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“Hermit” no more: a North Korea cliché and its pitfalls

Kim Jong Un wasn’t hiding, just biding his time – like his father before him

“Hermit” no more: a North Korea cliché and its pitfalls
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter October 25, 2018
Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says

Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says

Miguel Díaz-Canel previously visited Pyongyang, met with Kim Jong Un in 2015

Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 24, 2018
North Korea’s 2018 Foundation Day: the inside story
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North Korea’s 2018 Foundation Day: the inside story

The DPRK took major steps to sell itself to the world, though big questions remain about its long-term sincerity

North Korea’s 2018 Foundation Day: the inside story
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 24, 2018
How the world misunderestimated Kim Jong Un
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How the world misunderestimated Kim Jong Un

The latest Kim is a man with a plan - and it's working out just fine

How the world misunderestimated Kim Jong Un
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter October 8, 2018
Xi visit to DPRK, Kim trip to Moscow expected soon, says Moon

Xi visit to DPRK, Kim trip to Moscow expected soon, says Moon

DPRK-Japan summit also a possibility: South Korean President

Xi visit to DPRK, Kim trip to Moscow expected soon, says Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 8, 2018
At meeting with Pompeo, Kim Jong Un expressed “deep confidence” in Trump: KCNA

At meeting with Pompeo, Kim Jong Un expressed “deep confidence” in Trump: KCNA

DPRK leader reported to have praised "productive and wonderful talks" with Secretary of State

At meeting with Pompeo, Kim Jong Un expressed “deep confidence” in Trump: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 7, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in September: a return to diplomacy
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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in September: a return to diplomacy

On-the-spot guidance took a backseat to a military parade and a crucial summit with the South

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in September: a return to diplomacy
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy October 3, 2018