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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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Korean Children’s Union Commemorates 70th Anniversary
A national joint meeting of the Korean Children’s Union at Ku’msusan Palace of the Sun on June 6, 2016 (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). Read more
Posted on 08 June 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Mangyo’ngdae Children’s Camp Formally Reopened
View of the renovated Mangyo’ngdae Children’s Camp (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). The Mangyo’ngdae Children’s Camp, which was under renovation, reopened on June 6... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Hyong Jik Death Anniversary, Revolutionary Site Marked
Floral wreath from Kim Jong Un in front of Kim Hyong Jik’s grave in Mangyo’ngdae, Pyongyang, on June 5, 2016 (Photo: Korean Central TV). Senior DPRK officials... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
KJI Revolutionary Tour Anniversary Marked
Minister of the People’s Armed Forces and WPK Political Bureau Member General Pak Yong Sik, DPRK Prime Minister and WPK Political Bureau Presidium Member Pak... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Construction of Soap Factory and Renovated Manyo’ngdae...
Kim Jong Un discusses the construction of the Ryo’ngaksan Soap Factory in Pyongyang (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems Delivered to KPA
Multiple launch rocket systems pass through Hamhu’ng Square in Hamhu’ng, South Hamgyo’ng Province on June 1, 2016 (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). Read more
Posted on 03 June 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Pyongyang Mass Rally Held to Support 200 Day Battle
View of participants in Kim Il Sung Square for a June 1, 2016 mass rally in support of the 200-day speed battle campaign (Photo: Korean Central TV). Read more
Posted on 03 June 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Floral Wreaths Placed at Ri Po Ik’s Grave
Floral presentation from Kim Jong Un at the grave of Ro Po Ik in Mangyo’ngdae on May 31, 2016 (Photo: Korean Central TV). Senior DPRK officials delivered... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Sports Equipment Factory
Kim Jong Un tries on a boxing glove looking at productions of the Pyongyang Sports Apparatus Factory (Photo: KCTV-Yonhap). Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearanc... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Ri Su Yong Meets Xi Jinping
President Xi Jinping (right) meets with WPK Vice Chairman for International Affairs Ri Su Yong at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 1, 2016 (Photo... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Medical Oxygen Factory Construction and Watches Basketball
Kim Jong Un issues instructions on the construction of a medical oxygen factory in the suburbs of Pyongyang (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). Read more
Posted on 30 May 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Joint Conference Discusses 5 Year Plan and Declares 200 Day Speed Battle
View of the platform at a joint national conference on implementing the 5 year economic plan announced at the 7th Party Congress, held in Pyongyang during May 2... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
KPA General Staff Sends Notice to ROK “authorities” on MDL Skirmish
KPA General Staff (Photo: NK Leadership Watch graphic). The Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Staff sent a notice on to the ROK Government on May 28... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
KPA Supreme Command Issues Report on MDL Skirmish
An overview of areas in the West (Yellow) Sea, near the North Limit Line (NLL) (Photo: Google image) The Korean People’s Army [KPA] released a “crucial report”... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Eye Hospital Construction Site
Kim Jong Un visits the construction site of an eye hospital in Pyongyang (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his visit to... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Yong Chol Visits Cuba
WPK Vice Chairman and WPK Political Bureau Member Kim Yong Chol (left) meets with Cuban President Raúl Castro in Havana on May 24, 2016 (Photo: Granma/Revolutio... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
NDC Policy Department Calls for US to “Roll Back Its Anachronistic Hostile...
Ministry of the People’s Armed Forces complex (Photo: Google image) The DPRK National Defense Commission [NDC] Policy Department released a statement on May 25... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Ri Su Yong Meets with Mozambique Delegation
WPK Vice Chairman Ri Su Yong shakes hands with Mozambique Liberation Front Party Secretary-General Eliseu Joaquim Machava in Pyongyang on May 24, 2016 (Photo:... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kang Sok Ju (1939-2016)
Kang Sok Ju (annotated) visits a Pyongyang shop with late DPRK leader Kim Jong Il during August 2009 (NK Leadership Watch file photo). Read more
Posted on 21 May 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Nature Museum and Central Zoo
Kim Jong Un issues instructions on the management and construction of the Nature Museum and Central Zoo in Pyongyang (Photo: KCNA-Yonhap). Read more
Posted on 21 May 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY
