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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 Visits Mt. Myohyang Children’s Camp
Kim Jong Un (1) and his wife Ri Sol Ju (2) interact with children campers during a commemorative photo session after KJU toured the Mt. Read more
Posted on 20 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK Premier Visits Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex and Construction Projects...
DPRK Premier Pak Pong Ju (1) examines production at the Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex (Photo: Rodong Sinmun) DPRK state media reported on 20 May (Monday)... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Liquor Factory
Kim Jong Un (1) tours the production line at Ryongmun Liquor Factory. (Photo: Rodong Sinmun) DPRK state media reported on 18 May (Saturday) that Kim Jong Un (Ki... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK Premier Visits Steel Complex, Cement Plant Children’s Hosptial and Trade...
DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju (1) is briefed about the Ryonha Machinery Company’s exhibition at the 16th annual Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair at... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
New 1st Vice Defense Minister Appointed
Col. Gen. Jon Chang Bok (annotated) poses for a commemorative photograph with Kim Jong Un after a visit to the 20 February Factory of the KPA. DPRK state media’... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK Premier Visits Namhung Youth Chemical Complex
DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju (1) tours the Namhu’ng Youth Chemical Complex in Anju, South P’yo’ngan Province (Photo: Rodong Sinmun) DPRK state media reporte... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Mansudae Art Studio and Attends KPISF Concert
Kim Jong Un (R) issues instructions during a visit to the Mansudae Art Studio in Pyongyang where he viewed works slated for display in the city’s war museum whe... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
New Minister of Defense Appointed
Gen. Jang Jong Nam has been named the Minister of the People’s Armed Forces (Photo: KCNA-Yonhap) Gen. Jang Jong Nam has been appointed Minister of the People’s... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK Premier Visits Pukchang Thermal Power Complex and Cooperative Farm
DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju tours the Pukch’ang Thermal Power Complex in Pukch’ang County, South P’yo’ngan Province (Photo: Rodong Sinmun) DPRK state... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Turf Institute at State Academy of Sciences
Kim Jong Un (1) talks with managers of the Turf Institute of the State Academy of Sciences during a visit there. (Photo: KCNA-Yonhap) DPRK state media reported... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK Ambassador Presents Credentials to Heir Apparent of Qatar
Qatar’s Heir Apparent and Deputy Emir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (L) accepts a letter of credence from DPRK Ambassador So Chang Sik (R) at his Emiri... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Watches U’nhasu Orchestra Concert
Kim Jong Un (1) watches a concert by the U’nhasu Orchestra at the People’s Theater in Pyongyang. Those watching the concert with him include: Chief of the... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK Premier Visits War Museum Construction
DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju (Photo: KCNA) DPRK state media reported on 3 May that DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju visited the ongoing construction and... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits People’s Security Ministry and Watches Workers’ Sports...
Kim Jong Un (1) on the plaza in front of the Ministry of People’s Security headquarters in Pyongyang, prior to commemorative photo-ops on May Day (1 May) in... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Yanggakdo Stadium and Football Game
Kim Jong Un (1) provides instructions on the renovation of Yanggakdo Stadium in Pyongyang. Also seen in attendance are Jang Song Taek (2), VMar Choe Ryong Hae... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK Premier Visits Coal Mine
DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju (1) looks at a piece of equipment during a tour of the Sunchon Area Coal Mining Complex in South Pyongan Province (Photo:... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
KJU Visits Health Complex
Kim Jong Un (2nd R) and his wife Ri Sol Ju (R) visit a teppanyaki griddle in the restaurant of the Haedanghwa Health Complex in east Pyongyang (Photo: Rodong... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Ku’msusan and Attends Banquet to Mark KPA Anniversary
Kim Jong Un (8th L) and senior members of the DPRK’s national security community pay their respects to statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at the Ku’msusan... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Attends KPA Event at Kumsusan
Kim Jong Un (2nd R) points to something at an event held at the plaza in front of Ku’msusan Memorial Palace in Pyongyang on 25 April 2013 to mark the KPA’s... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
National Meeting Commemorates Official KPA Anniversary
25 April House of Culture in Pyongyang, the venue for the 24 April 2013 national meeting marking the official foundation of the Korean People’s Army (Photo:... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY
