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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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Kim Jong Un Commands Maneuvers of KPA Warship and Publishes Lecture On So’ngun...
Kim Jong Un (3rd L) issues instructions during a field inspection of a newly commissioned KPA Navy warship (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). Read more
Posted on 25 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
National Meeting Marks 53rd Anniversary of So’ngun Leadership
Views of the rostrum at the central report meeting marking the 53rd anniversary of Songun leadership, held at the 25 April House of Culture in Pyongyang on 24... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK Premier Visits Chemical Factory, Power Plant and Agricultural Science...
DPRK Premier Pak Pong Ju (3rd R) discusses the production of plastic sheets during a visit to the Namhu’ng Youth Chemical Complex (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). Read more
Posted on 25 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Yong Nam Meets with Red Cross President
Kim Yong Nam poses for a commemorative photo with ICRC President Peter Maurer and a delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross at Mansudae... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits KPA Science and Technology Exhibition Hall
Kim Jong Un views products during a visit to the KPA Scientific and Technological Exhibition Hall (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). DPRK state media reported on 20... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Wreath Laying Ceremonies at Grave of Kim Il Sung’s Grandfather
Floral wreath from Kim Jong Un (L) placed beside the grave of his great-grandfather Kim Po Hyon in Pyongyang on 19 August 2013 (Photo: KCNA). Read more
Posted on 20 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Masik Pass Ski Resort Construction and Inspects KPA Unit #3404
Kim Jong Un (3rd L) visits the construction of the Masik Pass Ski Resort in Kangwo’n Province. Also seen in attendance are VMar Choe Ryong Hae (4th R), Ma Won... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Attends Soccer Game Prior to Liberation Day
Kim Jong Un attends a men’s football (soccer) game between the Ryongaksan and Pot’onggang Teams at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang on 14 August 2013, one day... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Construction of Apartment Towers for KIS University Science...
Kim Jong Un tours a unit in an apartment tower designated for science faculty and researchers of Kim Il Sung University. Also in attendance is Ma Won Chun (L),... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Pyongyang Event Marks Month of DPRK-Cuba Solidarity
So Ho Won (L), Vice Chairman of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, and Cuban Ambassador to the DPRK (R) speak at an event... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
PRC Embassy in the DPRK Hosts Reception Commemorating 86th Anniversary of the PLA
Vice Minister of the People’s Armed Forces Col. Gen. Kang P’yo Yong (L) meets with PRC Ambassador to the DPRK Liu Hongcai (R) on 1 August 2013, prior to a... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Agroforestry Workshop Held
Martin Weiersmuller (2nd R), head of the Swiss Development Cooperation Office in the DPRK, speaks during an agroforestry workshop (Photo: KCNA). Read more
Posted on 12 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits 11 May Factory, Views Mobile ‘Phone Handset
Kim Jong Un gives instructions on production at the 11 May Factory, after viewing the “Arirang” model handheld ‘phone. Seen in attendance is Ri Jae Il (L), a KW... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Choe Ryong Hae Vists Construction of Masik Pass Ski Resort
VMar Choe Ryong Hae (C), Director of the KPA General Political Department, tours the construction of the Masik Pass Ski Resort in Kangwon Province (Photo: Rodon... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Construction of Mirim Riding Club and Munsu Wading Pool
Kim Jong Un (3rd L) gestures whilst issuing instructions on the design of the Mirim Riding Club in east Pyongyang. Also seen in attendance is Hwang Pyong So (L)... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Czech Embassy Marks 65th Anniversary of Relations with DPRK
Czech Ambassador to the DPRK Dušan Štrauch (L) tours the DPRK Czech Friendship Pot’onggang District Segori Senior Secondary School prior to a cultural event... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Former Minister of People’s Security Ju Sang Song Appeared at War Anniversary...
Former Minister of People’s Security Ju Sang Song (C) talks with fellow Korean War veterans at the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery in Pyongyang on 26 July 2013... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Renovation Work Pyongyang Indoor Stadium and Apartment Housin...
Kim Jong Un (3rd L) tours the renovation of the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium. Also seen in attendance is Ma Won Chun (2nd R) and VMar Choe Ryong Hae (R) (Photo:... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Yong Nam Meets New Iran’s New President
SPA Presidium President Kim Yong Nam (L) meets with the new Iranian President Hassan Rohani (C) in Tehran on 3 August 2013 (Photo: Iran President’s Office). Read more
Posted on 04 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Attends Moranbong Band Concert with FLW Anniversary Parade...
DPRK state media reported on 3 August (Saturday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended a concert given for participants in the military parade and... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY
