Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Once a pariah, Kim Jong Un flaunts powerful friends at China’s military parade
North Korean leader used his first multilateral event to align with bloc challenging the US in a polarized world
At China’s parade, Kim Jong Un shared spotlight so he can shine all the brighter
North Korean leader bet that standing with Xi and Putin would prove he’s a great statesman, not dilute his prominence
Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine war after Beijing military parade
Russian leader thanks North Korean counterpart for military support during 2.5-hour meeting, inviting him to visit
Kim Jong Un meets Belarusian leader in Beijing, invites him to North Korea
DPRK leader tells Lukashenko he can visit ‘at any convenient time’ during conversation ahead of Chinese military parade
Kim Jong Un stands center stage with Xi, Putin at China’s military parade
Trump accuses North Korea, Russia and China of ‘conspiring’ against US but offers ‘warmest regards’ to three leaders
Kim Jong Un and daughter arrive in Beijing ahead of military parade
North Korean leader set to watch parade of nuclear missiles alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin on Wednesday
Kim Jong Un to seek Chinese support in Beijing to hedge against Moscow: NIS
ROK spy agency says North Korean leader also wants to get Xi’s backing ahead of potential talks with US
Lee Jae-myung to give UN speech on ‘Korean Peninsula’ vision this month
South Korean president likely to outline North Korea policy vision when he attends General Assembly in late September
How Lee’s foreign policy team will manage Trump’s volatile North Korea approach
Experienced advisers helped ROK president avoid clash at first summit, with public diplomacy key to long-term success
North Korea in August 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2025
