Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Celebrations galore during North Korea’s ‘Day of the Sun’ holiday
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Kim Il Sung’s birth anniversary celebrations to artillery drills
North Korea’s abductions, nukes must be addressed together: Ex-Japanese diplomat
In interview, Mitoji Yabunaka recalls receiving false remains from Pyongyang and discusses the need to build trust
Kim Jong Un oversees artillery contest on North Korean founder’s birthday
In a change from recent years, Kim focused on military development, rather than the economy, on the ‘Day of the Sun’
Trump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support
Killing of Iranian leader is unsettling for Pyongyang, but its measured response suggests it hasn’t fully closed door
Trump nominates former congresswoman Michelle Steel as ambassador to Seoul
Born in South Korea, Steel has advocated for North Korean human rights and is poised to fill over yearlong vacancy
Cathy Kang: Rethinking Korean unification from a global perspective
Expert discusses diaspora views on diplomacy with North Korea, while NK News’ Jeongmin Kim talks inter-Korean tensions
Kim Jong Un watches cruise missile tests from new warship on west coast
North Korean leader reiterates firm nuclear stance and says 4th destroyer under construction
Putin, Lukashenko discuss trilateral cooperation with North Korea in phone call
Talks could point to plans to deepen military ties over Ukraine war and follow Belarusian leader’s trip to Pyongyang
Kim Jong Un vows support for China ‘realizing’ territorial policy on Taiwan
North Korean leader and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi discuss expanding ties at Pyongyang meeting
North Korea and China’s top diplomats hold talks in Pyongyang
Two sides agree to celebrate anniversary of mutual defense pact but reveal few details about discussions
