Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Shin-jo, North Korean commando sent to kill South’s president, dies at 83
A survivor of 1968 Blue House raid, Kim stayed in the South and underwent an improbable transformation into a man of God
Fyodor Tertitskiy: Researching the life of ‘accidental tyrant’ Kim Il Sung
The scholar and author discusses his new book about North Korea’s founder, drawing on newly-uncovered sources
US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements
USFK chief says classified OPLAN signed in 2023 enhances preparedness for conflict scenarios involving nuclear weapons
North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
Rifle tested by Kim Jong Un ‘appears identical’ to Austrian-made model, says expert, but company denies any link to DPRK
Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks first edition of marathon since before pandemic and Kim Jong Un overseeing attack exercises
Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster
North Korean special forces exercises also hint at further Russia deployment after similar instance last fall
North Korea reports on Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, highlights turmoil in South
Rodong Sinmun's report came 19 hours after verdict, slower than state media coverage of Park Geun-hye's ouster in 2017
Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?
North Korean leader suggests improved access to modern amenities during inspection of latest skyscraper street project
ROK acting president warns North may exploit ‘turmoil’ following Yoon’s ouster
Han Duck-soo called for South’s armed forces to maintain readiness in emergency meeting after impeachment was upheld
What Yoon Suk-yeol’s removal means for South Korea’s relationship with the North
With his ouster, the future of inter-Korean relations hangs in the balance amid political chaos and security challenges
