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Leadership

Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

Did Kim Jong Un purge his father’s widow, Kim Ok?

Did Kim Jong Un purge his father’s widow, Kim Ok?

‘Harem politics’ makes the ever contentious succession issue even more complicated

Did Kim Jong Un purge his father’s widow, Kim Ok?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 5, 2013
NK Media Watch – June 26 to July 1

NK Media Watch – June 26 to July 1

Reactions to Kim Jong Un's "historic" speech, criticism on 2007 North-South Summit talks, soldiers express devotion to Kim Jong Un

NK Media Watch – June 26 to July 1
Matthew McGrath July 3, 2013
North Korean threat helped South Korea to develop – Breen

North Korean threat helped South Korea to develop – Breen

Meet the honorary citizen of Seoul who's seen decades of change in South Korea

North Korean threat helped South Korea to develop – Breen
Rob York
Rob York June 28, 2013
Mein Kampf has little to offer a North Korean statesman

Mein Kampf has little to offer a North Korean statesman

Why everyone was so easily persuaded by the idea of Kim Jong Un and his Hitler fantasy

Mein Kampf has little to offer a North Korean statesman
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 21, 2013
NK Media Watch – June 11 to 18

NK Media Watch – June 11 to 18

Sign bearing Kim Jong Un's autograph is presented to a hospital, Cuban diplomats assist at a farm, and the 13th anniversary of the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration.

NK Media Watch – June 11 to 18
Matthew McGrath June 20, 2013
Analysis: Tracking Kim Jong Un’s east coast tour

Analysis: Tracking Kim Jong Un’s east coast tour

Kim Jong un completes largest tour outside of Pyongyang since inheriting power from the late Kim Jong Il

Analysis: Tracking Kim Jong Un’s east coast tour
Curtis Melvin
Curtis Melvin June 12, 2013
NK Media Watch – June 4 to June 10

NK Media Watch – June 4 to June 10

The Seventh Korean Children’s Union (KCU) Conference, citizen support for Kim Jong Un’s letter of appeal, and criticism of Laos defector "kidnapping"

NK Media Watch – June 4 to June 10
Matthew McGrath June 12, 2013
Analysis: Kim Jong Un promotes People’s Security Minister

Analysis: Kim Jong Un promotes People’s Security Minister

Choe will keep his position as minister but simultaneously hold his higher General rank in the Korean People's Army (KPA)

Analysis: Kim Jong Un promotes People’s Security Minister
James Pearson
James Pearson June 11, 2013
Kim Jong Un’s changing priorities: May visits in the DPRK

Kim Jong Un’s changing priorities: May visits in the DPRK

May saw Kim Jong Un make five economic appearances, a striking departure from recent months

Kim Jong Un’s changing priorities: May visits in the DPRK
Luke Herman
Luke Herman June 6, 2013
Like (Grand) Father, Like Son?

Like (Grand) Father, Like Son?

History Shows Kim Jong Un No More Reckless Than Predecessors

Like (Grand) Father, Like Son?
Luke Herman
Luke Herman May 31, 2013