North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

Guidance Spotcheck

The pinnacle of observing the North Korean leadership may likely come in Kim Jong-il’s public (or semi-public) appearances, especially Guidance Tours (also known as On the Spot Guidance, or if one is martially inclined, Field […]

Oct, 03

Foreign Visits and an Under the Radar Cabinet Appointment

On 18 September, the North Korean press reported a meeting between Kim Jong-il and PRC State Councilor Dai Bingguo, a surrogate for Chinese President Hu Jintao.  From photographs of the event, the meeting appeared to […]

Sep, 22
Kim Jong Il Sends Wreath to Bier of Jang Song U
Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il Tuesday sent a wreath to the bier of KPA Vice Marshal Jang Song U, member of the WPK Central Committee, expressing deep condolences over his death.

Vice Marshal Jang Song-u (1935-2009)

Kim Jong Il Sends Wreath to Bier of Jang Song U
Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) — General Secretary Kim Jong Il Tuesday sent a wreath to the bier of KPA Vice Marshal Jang Song U, member of the WPK Central Committee, expressing deep condolences over his death.

Sep, 20

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