Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Why Trump’s approach to Iran nuclear talks could reinforce North Korean distrust
DPRK will be closely watching Washington’s tactics, but threats won’t sway a Kim regime in a stronger position than ever
May 22, 2025
‘Serious accident’ derails launch of new North Korean warship: State media
Kim Jong Un condemns failure during side launch of 5000-ton destroyer as ‘criminal act’ after ramp ‘detached prematurely
May 22, 2025
Art of the deal: Why Trump could struggle to bring North Korea back to talks
In interview, ex-US intel officer Sydney Seiler assesses prospects and limits of the president’s unconventional style
May 21, 2025
Lee Jae-myung says North Korea’s DMZ barriers betrayed fear Yoon would attack
ROK presidential frontrunner suggests DPRK construction work last year served as omen of Yoon’s martial law plans
May 20, 2025
North Korea’s army training ‘revolution,’ military drills and Ukraine-DPRK trade
NK News’ Bryan Betts talks special forces, tank and air force exercises, Kim Jong Un’s tribute to his mentor and more
May 20, 2025
North Korea expunges ‘unification’ from name of JSA building that hosted summit
Seoul belatedly confirms ‘Unification Pavilion’ now called ‘Panmun Hall,’ reflecting DPRK’s shift to two-state policy
May 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un kneels at the grave of his late mentor for third straight year
North Korean leader’s unprecedented tributes to official Hyon Chol Hae likely aimed at encouraging loyalty to regime
May 19, 2025
Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
Seoul could push to revive DPRK engagement, perhaps with China’s help, but faces growing US pressure to confront Beijing
May 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversees aerial drills, calls for ‘radical turn’ in war preparation
North Korea tests anti-air and strike warfare capabilities, vows to ‘blind and destroy’ any incoming drone threats
May 17, 2025
Court verdict against Yoon reminiscent of ‘communist’ North Korea: Kim Moon-soo
Conservative presidential candidate slams impeachment ruling as undemocratic with rhetoric that expert calls ‘dangerous’
May 16, 2025
