North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

Military Promotions Issued for Party’s 75th

In his capacity as Chairman of the Korean Workers’ Party [KWP] Central Military Commission, Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) promoted four Korean People’s Army general-grade officers on 5 October (Monday). Promoted to four-star general (taejang) […]

Oct, 06

KJU Sends a Get Well Note

Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) sent a letter to US President Donald J. Trump on 3 October (Saturday) [KST].  According to KCNA, KJU said that he “heard the sudden news that the president and first […]

Oct, 02

KJU Visits Kimhwa County

Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited Kimhwa County, Kangwo’n, to inspect typhoon reconstruction work.  Also in attendance was Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Staff Chief VMar Pak Jong Chon (Pak Cho’ng-chon), Korean Workers’ Party [KWP] […]

Oct, 02

PPJ Inspects Irrigation Project

Senior Korean Workers’ Party [KWP] Vice Chairman Pak Pong Ju (Pak Pong-chu) inspected the construction of the Cho’ngcho’ngang P’yo’ngnam irrigation site.  The construction personnel “are carrying out the tasks without fail while actively applying advanced […]

Oct, 02

Kosan Fruit Farm Gets a Processing Plant

Korean Workers’ Party [KWP] Vice Chairman and KWP Propaganda and Agitation Department Director Ri Il Hwan (Ri Il-hwan) formally opened a fruit processing facility on the premises of the Kosan Combined Fruit Farm on 1 […]

Oct, 02

Jon Hui Jong (1930-2020)

Jon Hui Jong (Chon Hu’i-cho’ng), a career diplomat and former chief protocol officer for Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, passed away on 20 September (Sunday).  He held a number of diplomatic positions in […]

Oct, 02

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