March 28, 2023

Leadership

Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields

Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields

State media suggests at least 6 tactical nuclear missiles involved in the test on North Korea’s west coast

Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report

Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report

New threat assessment concludes North Korea seeks to weaken US-ROK alliance and could conduct nuclear test any time

Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report
Arius Derr
Arius Derr March 9, 2023
North Korean meeting on food shortages reshuffles farming officials
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North Korean meeting on food shortages reshuffles farming officials

Agriculture and construction took center stage at latest plenum, which excluded top officials and military commanders

North Korean meeting on food shortages reshuffles farming officials
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser March 9, 2023
What North Korea has learned from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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What North Korea has learned from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Moscow’s failings will be clear to Pyongyang, though it may not recognize allied strength or its own military weaknesses

What North Korea has learned from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Daniel Pinkston
Daniel Pinkston March 7, 2023
Intercepting North Korean ICBM test would be ‘declaration of war’: Kim Yo Jong

Intercepting North Korean ICBM test would be ‘declaration of war’: Kim Yo Jong

Remarks come after US commander reportedly said US will shoot down any ICBM that the DPRK fires toward Pacific region

Intercepting North Korean ICBM test would be ‘declaration of war’: Kim Yo Jong
Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues
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Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - February 28

Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues
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NK Pro March 3, 2023
North Korea in February 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in February 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023

North Korea in February 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro March 3, 2023
Kim Jong Un calls for stronger party control to solve nation’s food problems

Kim Jong Un calls for stronger party control to solve nation’s food problems

State media short on details about solutions after North Korean officials hold four-day meeting on agricultural issues

Kim Jong Un calls for stronger party control to solve nation’s food problems
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 2, 2023
North Korea’s deeply flawed intel ops on the war in Ukraine
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North Korea’s deeply flawed intel ops on the war in Ukraine

Pyongyang is keen to learn from the conflict, but ideological biases mean it’s likely to draw the wrong conclusions

North Korea’s deeply flawed intel ops on the war in Ukraine
Daniel Pinkston
Daniel Pinkston March 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems

Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems

Leadership discusses need for ‘fundamental change’ in farming and state economic plans on second day of ongoing plenum

Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2023