Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Is tourism in North Korea a good or bad idea? Eleven defectors share their thoughts
Defectors have mixed views about advantages, disadvantages to tourism in North Korea
North Korea emphasizes air force around Day of the Sun
Regime seeks to remind people of air force’s relevance, build institutional confidence
Will North Korean be able to understand capitalism and free speech? Refugee survey
While capitalism currently has strong roots in North Korea, corruption could pose problems in future
Hwang Pyong So promoted to Vice-Marshal, elevated in Party
Close confidant of Kim Jong Un quickly rising in power and influence
Kim Il Sung’s Hyangsan Palace demolished
Building Kim Il Sung reported to have died in razed, replaced with young trees
Should Korea keep the cult of the Kims after reunification?
Statues and propaganda should be kept for historical purposes, some defectors say
Where sexist, anti-Park rhetoric comes from and what it means
Experts divided on how traditional gender roles shape misogynist attacks on S.Korean president
Breakdancing in North Korea: Celebrating Kim Il Sung’s Birthday
Respect shown in the DPRK for the Great Leader, father of the nation, is often genuine
Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives
Between 20-50% of North Koreans still believe official propaganda, defectors say
Supreme People’s Assembly session results in leadership changes
First session of new SPA gives Kim opportunity for biggest shakeup since coming to power
