North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

KJI Attends Concerts with Internal Security Chiefs

Kim Jong Il sealed the recent changes to the country’s two principal internal security agencies by attending two (2) different concerts with the agencies’ respective managers.  First, Ryo’ngdoja took in a performance of the Song […]

Apr, 18
Ministry of Public Security's Star Rises

Ministry of Public Security's Star Rises

The Ministry of Public Security‘s star is rising ahead of the 2nd session of the 12th Supreme People’s Assembly on 9 April (Friday).  Yonhap reports: Footage from the official Korean Central TV Broadcasting Station showed […]

Apr, 06
Have you seen your Suryongni’mui traveling in the shadow?

Have you seen your Suryongni’mui traveling in the shadow?

While the recovery mission and investigation of the tragic sinking of the ROK naval corvette Cheonan continues, Yonhap reports that ROK-based Pyongyang watchers are looking for indications that Kim Jong-il will travel to China this […]

Mar, 29

Yonhap on KJI China Trip & Premier Kim Yong-il meets new PRC Ambassador

Yonhap has decided to get in on the KJI China trip action.  Citing an anonymous source and consulting some VIP calendars, Yonhap reports that Kim Jong-il may visit China later this month. North Korean leader […]

Mar, 17
KJI Steps Out with the MPS

KJI Steps Out with the MPS

Over the weekend, Kim Jong-il attended a concert hosted the Ministry of Public Security.  This was the inaugural performance of the MPS’s Song and Dance Ensemble, and it seemed to impress General-Secretary Kim who “great […]

Feb, 22

Premier's Mea Culpa and Reappearances

According to several reports, DPRK Premier Kim Yong-il took one for the team on the currency redenomination.  Premier Kim apologized “about the currency reform as we pushed ahead with it without sufficient preparation and it […]

Feb, 11
Inspector O Goes to Macau

Inspector O Goes to Macau

You got something to say, speak now or forever hold your peace If it’s information you want, you can get it from the police James Church gave an interview with the Macau Closer, which includes […]

Jan, 30

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