Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un
The NK News team discusses personal diplomacy between the two leaders, prospects for denuclearization and US-ROK ties
Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon
South Korean president says Trump expressed interest in DPRK issues, amid attention on if he’ll seek to restart talks
Trump return rekindles prospects of North Korea talks, but Russia stands in way
While personal rapport with Kim Jong Un could help revive diplomacy, a repeat of ‘fire and fury’ can’t be ruled out
North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
Satellite imagery shows construction at Kumsusan Guesthouse where Putin and Xi stayed during their trips to DPRK
US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election
Agreement outlines cost-sharing for US troop presence to counter North Korea, as Seoul braces for Harris or Trump
Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project
North Korean leader visits new high-rise apartments overlooking China amid apparent delay in recovery efforts
North Korea starts costly task of removing Juche year from monuments nationwide
Analysis shows officials have altered newspapers and plaques in likely bid to enhance Kim Jong Un’s personality cult
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024
North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet
Leader Kim Jong Un hails 'absolutely irreversible' nuclear weapons program after successful launch on Thursday
Why North Korea’s TikTok hit marks a win for Kim Jong Un’s globalization dreams
DPRK culture rarely resonates overseas due to focus on leader cult, but viral song provides a template for success
