Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
How North Korea-Russia ties will challenge next US president, no matter who wins
Denuclearization hopes have withered amid war in Ukraine, but Washington still has ways to influence Pyongyang
North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says
First test in 2024 of missile designed to strike US sets performance records, comes days before American election
What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won
Dramatic currency movements in DPRK raise concerns about financial crisis, likely due to state clampdown on use of forex
Kim Jong Un appears to fear possible assassination, South Korean spy agency says
NIS cites increased security around North Korean leader, while assessing DPRK generals deployed to support Russia’s war
What to know about Kim Yong Bok, the man leading North Korean troops in Russia
Top DPRK general has appeared at drills that were likely part of preparations to send elite soldiers to fight Ukraine
If Trump: How erratic leader’s reelection could scramble North Korea policy
Ex-president could restart diplomacy with Pyongyang but risks damaging US-ROK alliance, fueling proliferation and more
North Korea uses balloons to scatter anti-Yoon propaganda leaflets over Seoul
Move marks first confirmation of DPRK leafleting in years and an escalation in its monthslong trash balloon campaign
Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization
North Korean leader demands quicker launch capabilities for long-range missiles targeting US at underground facility
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline
More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military
An in-depth analysis of ‘angry revengers,’ an amendment to a law on homes for scientists and criticism of US officials
