North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

Kim Jong Un Rides the PY Subway

Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his visit to fisheries in Pyongyang Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) rode a new model subway car on the Pyongyang Metro on Thursday (November 19) night.  Also in […]

Nov, 19
Ri Ul Sol Funeral Committee: Who’s On, Who’s Not

Ri Ul Sol Funeral Committee: Who’s On, Who’s Not

Within hours of being disseminated by DPRK state media, the funeral committee of MAR Ri Ul Sol has attracted some attention for who is on it, and who is not.  Because it assigns a number […]

Nov, 09

2015 New Year’s Address

On January 1, 2015 (Thursday), Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) delivered his annual New Year’s Address.  Based on DPRK state media reporting, KJU delivered his speech from a room at the Workers’ Party of Korea […]

Jan, 01

DPRK Foreign Minister Meets with Bashar al-Assad

DPRK Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong (a.k.a. Ri Chol) met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on 18 June (Wednesday).  The meeting was attended by civilian and military members of Ri’s delegation, DPRK Ambassador […]

Jun, 19

Central Report Meeting Marking 50th Anniversary of KJI Working at WPK Central Committee

A central report meeting was held on 18 June (Wednesday) at the 25 April House of Culture in Pyongyang to commemorate the 50th anniversary of late leader Kim Jong Il’s (Kim Cho’ng-il) beginning work at […]

Jun, 18

Kim Jong Un Tours Apartment Housing Construction in Pyongyang

DPRK state media reported on 21 May (Wednesday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) toured the construction of apartment housing for faculty of Kim Ch’aek University of Technology.  Also in attendance were Choe T’ae Bok […]

May, 20

Kim Jong Un Watches Moranbong Band Performance

DPRK state media reported on 20 May (Tuesday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended a concert by the Moranbong Band at the 25 April House of Culture in Pyongyang to congratulate participants in the […]

May, 20

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