North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

Kim Jong Il Absent from 12th SPA 2nd Session (revised)

Kim Jong Il did not appear at the 2nd session of the 12th Supreme People’s Assembly. The 2nd Session of the 12th Supreme People’s Assembly of the DPRK was held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall […]

Apr, 09
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
KJI Meets Chinese Ambassador

KJI Meets Chinese Ambassador

While Pyongyang watchers waited for Kim Jong-il to go to China, KJI brought China to him.  The General-Secretary completed the recent parade of core leadership to greet the new PRC Ambassador to the DPRK. He […]

Mar, 30
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

The Lonesome Death of Pak Nam-gi (?)

The Daily NK has another account of the reported execution of Pak Nam Gi: Park, the former Director of the Planning and Financial Department of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party, was denounced as […]

Mar, 24

Rumors of Pak Nam-gi Arrest and Execution

UPDATE The Daily NK has another account of the reported execution of Pak Nam Gi: Park, the former Director of the Planning and Financial Department of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party, was denounced […]

Mar, 17

Jang's Men at United Front Department?

Ri Kwang-gun, the DPRK’s former Minister of Foreign Trade, has become a deputy director in support of Kim Yang-gon at the KWP United Front Department which coordinates the country’s relations with the ROK.  Yonhap reports […]

Mar, 16

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