Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
NK Pro analysis shows resource and funding problems led to years-long delays for minor projects across country
Opposition leader on DPRK, Russian envoy’s interview and US-Japan nuclear pledge
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim joins to discuss Lee Jae-myung’s call for dialogue with Pyongyang and Trump-Ishiba meeting
Kim Jong Un kicks off construction of major greenhouse farm near Chinese border
State media claims greenhouse project will be ‘largest-ever,’ aimed at boosting agriculture and flood recovery efforts
South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea
Lee Jae-myung warned of DPRK’s ties with Moscow, adding inter-Korean relations could shift if Trump-Kim talks progress
North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat
Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war
Leader blamed US for instigating conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine in speech to mark KPA founding anniversary
Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance
US president also touted his relationship with Kim as asset, vowing Washington would have relations with Pyongyang
North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone
Seoul downplayed reports about incident but expert says it highlights strides in DPRK’s electronic warfare technology
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push
North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes