Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Supreme People’s Assembly session results in leadership changes
First session of new SPA gives Kim opportunity for biggest shakeup since coming to power
How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives
In first of ten part series, eleven defectors share their thoughts on the future of the North Korean regime
‘Dangerous’ era of dissent may have begun
Discontent about leadership may portend change in years to come
Political shuffling continues amid heightened military activity in March
Officials close to Kim, including his sister, continue rising in power and influence in regime
Two high-ranking party members promoted
Ruling party begins expected position shuffling following SPA elections
Military events, activities spike in N. Korea
North generally responds to joint U.S.-ROK drills with more military activity of its own
Results of SPA elections show who’s rising, falling
Numerous figures close to Kim Jong Un rise, some older figures manage to hang on
Choe Ryong Hae reappears after rumors of his arrest
High-ranking official not purged, but still may be out of Kim’s true inner circle
When North Korea may collapse
Pyongyang's belated economic reforms make 'middle-run' scenarios more likely
