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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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So Chang Sik Presents Letter of Credence to Kuwaiti Emir
DPRK Ambassador to Kuwait So Chang Sik (R) shakes hands with Kuwaiti officials prior to a ceremony at which Ambassador So presented his diplomatic credentials o... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Jong Un Visits Taesongsan General Hospital Construction
Kim Jong Un (3rd L) talks to Gen. Choe Ryong Hae (2nd R) during a tour of the construction of Taesongsan General Hospital (Photo: KCNA-Yonhap) DPRK state media... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK Announces Top Ten Athletes and Coaches in 2012
2012 Top DPRK Athlete DPRK boxer Pak Kyong Ok (C, red) fights the US’ Mikaela Mayer in the light welterweight semi-finals of the AIBA Women’s World Boxing... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPORTS -
Imports and Exports
Debris of the U’nha-3 rocket retrieved by South Korean [ROK] in late December 2012 (Photo: Yonhap)The United Nations Security Council [UNSC] continues to... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Meeting of Party Cell Secretaries To Be Held in Pyongyang
(Photo: KCNA) DPRK state media reported on 18 January (Friday) that a national meeting will be convened of Korean Workers’ Party [KWP] cell secretaries in... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Where Did KJI Pass Away in a “State of Agitation”?
Kim Jong Il (front) at his last reported public appearance at the Kwangbok Market in December 2011. This was the last image of the late leader when he was... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK to Establish SEZ Industrial Park in Unjong?
A view of the Unjong District and State Academy of Sciences between Pyongyang and P’yo’so’ng, South P’yo’ngan Province. (Photo: Google images) The DPRK is... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK TV News Reports on Richardson-Schmidt Visit to Grand People’s Study House...
Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt (L) takes a photograph of the Chuch’e Tower (R) from the balcony of the Grand People’s Study House in Pyongyang (Photos:... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kang Sok Ju Meets Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce
DPRK Vice Premier Kang Sok Ju (R) shakes hands with Chinese Vice Minister of Commerice Li Jinzao (L) prior to a meeting at Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang o... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Workers’ Organizations Hold New Year’s Address Rallies
Rallies for Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s Address were staged by the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea at Mansuade Art Studio (L) and the Union of... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Choe Ryong Hae Visits the State Academy of Sciences Turf Institute Reconstructio...
DPRK state media reported on 9 January (Wednesday) that Gen. Choe Ryong Hae, Director of the Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Political Department visited... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK and China Complete Agreements After Intergovernmental Committee Meeting
The 7th meeting of the DPRK-China Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee on Economics, Trade Science and Technology in Pyongyang on 9 January 2013 (Photos:... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
JST on Political Bureau Presidium?
Jang Song Taek with Kim Jong Un in November 2012 and with Kim Jong Il in October 2011 (Photos: KCNA and KCTV screengrab) Graphic showing members and alternates... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Arrivals in Sunan
PRC Vice Minister of Commerce Li Jinzao shakes hands with a DPRK official after arriving at Pyongyang Sunan Airport on 7 January 2013 (Photo: KCNA) DPRK state... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK Developing Master Economic Plan with German Advice
German media reported on 4 January (Friday) that the DPRK is formulating a “master plan” to develop its economy and attract foreign investment with advice from... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
People’s Security Ministry Holds New Year’s Address Meeting
A meeting “to carry out the important tasks” in Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s Address held in an assembly hall at Ministry of People’s Security headquarters in... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Pyongyang Mass Rally Held For New Year’s Address
View of the platform and participants at a mass rally in Pyongyang on 5 January 2013 (Photos: KCNA) DPRK state media reported on 5 January (Saturday) that a mas... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Rocket Launch Personnel Depart Pyongyang
Buses carrying personnel who contributed to the 12 December 2012 U’nha-3 rocket launch ride past Pyongyang Central Railway Station prior to departing the city o... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
KPA Holds New Year’s Address Meeting
View of the 25 April House of Culture on 4 January 2013 when a meeting of KPA personnel pledged to implement tasks outlined in Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s Address... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
DPRK Premier Visits Power Station and Coal Mine in S. P’yo’ngan Province
Choe Yong Rim (L) is briefed about the Pukch’ang Thermal Power Complex in South P’yo’ngan Province (Photo: KCNA) DPRK state media reported on 4 January... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY