Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Former delegate for North-South cooperation becomes vice premier
Choe Yong Gon led North’s delegation in five economic cooperation meetings with South
The absence of Ri Yong Gil and the rise of Pyon In Son
Chief of General Staff unseen almost two months, Pyon confirmed as No. 2 in General Staff
A shift in Sino-Korean relations, and what it means
Dr. Victor Cha sees S. Korea moving to capitalize on downturn in Beijing-Pyongyang ties
North Korea emphasizes navy units, including submarines
Leadership visits navy and island defense units, shows specific capabilities
Fortune-tellers, spirits and ghosts: North Korea’s unofficial faith
While authorities do not tolerate official religion, Shamanism and fortune-telling popular in North Korea
Kim Jong Il’s unlikely Maltese mentor & a secret military agreement
Kim Jong Il spent a year learning English in former British colony Malta
Pyongyang focuses on public image & diplomacy in May
N. Korean makes more position changes as priorities shift following building collapse
Railways Ministry official becomes new vice premier
Im Chol Ung becomes a senior cabinet member; railroads important issue for Pyongyang
Yun Tong Hyon promoted to colonel general
Prominent military/party official of new generation continues rise after temporary decline
Defectors criticize Kim Jong Un’s manners
North Korean defector groups criticize Kim Jong Un for wearing shoes indoors during visits
