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NK Leadership Watch
http://nkleadershipwatch.wordpress.com/
We offer information and analysis about the political culture of the DPRK (better known as North Korea) with an emphasis on the ruling Kim Family, external relations, development and security organizations. The site/blog utilizes a combination of print media (in English and in translation), official government and NGO reports, informed academic analysis, satellite mapping images and multimedia, as well as the author's original research and conversations with human sources currently residing or who have ties to the country and its leadership.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 883 )
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Trade Unions Hold 7th Congress
General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea chant during their 7th Congress (Photo: Korean Central Television). The General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits the Ryongaksan Soap Factory
Kim Jong Un tours a manufacturing area at Ryongaksan Soap Factory in western Pyongyang in an image seen top-center on the front page of the October 29, 2016... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kulloja Anniversary Marked
View of platform members attending a meeting marking the 70th anniversary of the WPK Central Committee theoretical ideological organ Kulloja, held in central... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Pak Pong Ju Visits North Hamgyo’ng Province
DPRK Premier Pak Pong Ju visits Ch’o’ngjin Port in the provincial capital city of North Hamgyo’ng (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). According to DPRK state media, State... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Opthalmic Hospital
Kim Jong Un talks to senior WPK officials outside the Ryugyo’ng Opthalmic Hospital in east Pyongyang (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). Kim Jong Un’s last observed... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
FM Issues Statement Alleging of “Hurting the Dignity of Supreme Leadership”
DPRK Foreign Ministry and DPRK government office buildings in central Pyongyang (Photo: NK Leadership Watch). The DPRK Foreign Ministry issued a statement on... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Pak Pong Ju Visits Farms in S. Hwanghae Province, Ryongaksan Water Factory
DPRK Premier Pak Pong Ju issues instruction during a visit to a cooperative farm in South Hwanghae Province (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). Read more
Posted on 18 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Foreign Ministry Makes Statement About AMCIT Abductions Allegations
DPRK Foreign Ministry and DPRK government office buildings in central Pyongyang (Photo: NK Leadership Watch). A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry issued a... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Central Report Meeting Held To Mark KJI Election As WPK GS
View of the platform at a central report meeting held at the People’s Palace of Culture on October 7, 2016 to mark the 18th anniversary of late leader Kim Jong... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Souvenir Factory
Kim Jong Un views a manufacturing area of the Mangyo’ngdae Revolutionary Site Souvenir Factory (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance wa... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Legendary Foundation of Korea Marked
DPRK leadership attend a ceremony at Tangun’s tomb. Seen in attendance are: Yun Jong Ho [a], Choe Jin Su [b], Kim Yong Dae [c], Kim Wan Su [d] and Pak Myong Cho... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Pak Pong Ju Visits Hu’ngnam Port
Pak Pong Ju tours Hu’ngnam Ports Photo: KCNA DPRK state media reported on October 2, 2016 (Sunday) that State Affairs Commission Vice Chairman and DPRK... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
KIS 70th Anniversary Marked
Stamp depicting a panoramic view of the campus of Kim Il Sung University issued on October 1, 2016 to mark the university’s 70th anniversary (Photo: KCNA). Read more
Posted on 04 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Ryongaksan Spring Water Factory
Kim Jong Un talks to WPK Light Industry Department Director An Jong Su (center) and DPRK Premier and State Affairs Commission Vice Chairman Pak Pong Ju (right)... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Old-New Mergers at Office #39 and Office #38?
A safe (tagged) in one of Kim Jong Un’s workspaces (Photo: KCTV/NK Leadership Watch). Last week, Yonhap reported that the DPRK “is presumed to have combined... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Pak Pong Ju Visits Sunchon Cement Complex
Pak Pong Ju touring Sunchon Cement Complex on September 25, 2016 Photo: KCNA DPRK state media reported on September 25, 2016 (Sunday) that State Affairs... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Geological Workers’ National Meeting Held
View of the platform and venue at the national meeting of active workers in geological prospecting (Photo: Rodong Sinmun) A national meeting of active geologica... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Syringe Factory
Kim Jong Un speaks to factory managers during a visit to the Taedonggang Syringe Factory in a photo which appeared top-center on the front page of the... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DRPK Foreign Minister Addresses UN General Assembly
DPRK Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho addresses the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2016 (Photo: UN). DPRK Foreign Minister and Alternate (candidate... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Wreath Laying Ceremonies Held to Mark Anniversary of Kim Jong Suk’s Demise
View of floral baskets at the Kim Jong Suk Revolutionary Site in Hoeryo’ng on Spetember 22, 2016 (Photo: Korean Central Television) Floral wreath-laying... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY
