Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war
Leader blamed US for instigating conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine in speech to mark KPA founding anniversary
Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance
US president also touted his relationship with Kim as asset, vowing Washington would have relations with Pyongyang
North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone
Seoul downplayed reports about incident but expert says it highlights strides in DPRK’s electronic warfare technology
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push
North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes
Dan Gudgeon: How South Korea’s language on North Korea shapes peace narrative
Researcher talks how narratives about identity shape the success or failure of peace processes and ontological security
Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions
Senior military officer made revelation during testimony on Roh Sang-won’s role in Dec. 3 martial law declaration
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025
US, South Korean defense chiefs vow ‘ironclad’ deterrence against North Korea
Call between Peter Hegseth and Seoul’s acting defense minister Kim Seon-ho comes amid leadership vacuum in Seoul
North Korea urges party members to truly believe in Kim Jong Un
An in-depth analysis of appeal for faith in ideology and orders, coverage of Yoon’s legal woes and more factory openings
