North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

Pyongyang Prepares to Conference

Despite a reported media blackout by the DPRK press, Pyongyang seems to be preparing for the 3rd Party Conference.  Reportedly KISYL charges are marching the city’s streets singing “Footsteps.”  On Sunday in Pyongyang, rehearsals for […]

Sep, 05

3rd Party Conference

The KWP Political Bureau (Politburo) announced on 26 June 2010 that it would convene a Party Conference or Meeting of Party Representatives.  According to two reports the conference will begin on 6 September, and end […]

Sep, 03
Party Conference a Coronation?

Party Conference a Coronation?

The 3rd Party Conference (which may begin on 6 September) is one event that will facilitate the leadership system which will eventually replace Kim Jong Il at the power center.  It is not clear to […]

Aug, 11
Office #39: Here Today, Censored Tomorrow

Office #39: Here Today, Censored Tomorrow

The PRC press seems to have treated Office #39 (Room 39; Third Floor) as the kind of front company 39 controls: here today, and gone tomorrow.  KBS reported yesterday that The People’s Daily published an […]

Aug, 11
Party Conference to Be Jong Un’s Quiet Succession?

Party Conference to Be Jong Un’s Quiet Succession?

The 3rd Party Conference (which may occur from 6 to 9 September) may be one event facilitating the hereditary succession system of Kim Jong Un (Kim Ch’ong-u’n; Kim Jong Eun).  Anonymous sources told Kyodo News […]

Aug, 09

KJI Goes to Jagang Province

KCNA reported on 30 July 2010 that Kim Jong Il visited three factories in Jagang Province.  Kim Jong Il’s visit occurred three days after he attended a concert given to mark the 57th anniversary of […]

Aug, 01
Is KJI Bequeathing the Family Fortune to Jong Un?

Is KJI Bequeathing the Family Fortune to Jong Un?

According to Open Radio for North Korea and RFA, Kim Jong Il is currently in the process of transferring significant monies to his son and hereditary successor, Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n; Kim Jong Eun).  […]

Jul, 29

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