Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops
North Korean leader tells military not to hesitate to attack South in case of war in visit to frontline HQ
North Korea drops Juche calendar in apparent bid to elevate Kim Jong Un’s legacy
System abruptly disappeared from some state media earlier this month and has been replaced by Gregorian calendar
Frank Aum: Why North Korea’s claims should be taken at face value
Senior expert at US Institute of Peace discusses why the Korean problem remains unresolved some 70 years on
Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
No brings experience on weapons procurement as shakeup coincides with reported ROK drone interception failure
How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unification strategy entertains offensive military goals
North Korea has increasingly signaled nukes are not just for deterrence as it tests weapons designed for war with South
Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown
In interview, expert Seong-hyon Lee linkens countries to squabbling couple whose arguments belie stable relationship
Breaking down North Korea’s claims about alleged South Korean drone incursion
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Ifang Bremer discuss who was behind the incident and what it means for inter-Korean ties
Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media
Leader’s sister also says DPRK found ‘proof’ that ROK behind drone incursion and that US ‘should be held accountable’
Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’
While South Korean military likely behind infiltration, possible NGO involvement raises risk of uncontrolled escalation
North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace
Kim Yo Jong and defense ministry escalate rhetoric in three new statements warning South over alleged drone ‘intrusions’
