North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

KJI April 2010 Appearances

Kim Jong Il April 2010 Appearances Kim Jong Il was reported by KCNA to have made 15 public appearances in April 2010, of which eight (8) was his attendance at concerts, three (3) were inspections […]

May, 02

KJI Watches KPA Exercises on Day of the Sun

Kim Jong Il observed the military exercises while issuing promotions for 100 KPA general-grade officers.  This was the largest 15 April Promotions List since 1997.  Yonhap reports: In a release carried by the KCNA, Kim […]

Apr, 14

Gen. Kim Jong-gak's Rising Star

2009 saw some major shifts in KPA and security apparatus personnel appointments.  The 73-year old VMAR Kim Yong-chun replaced the 76-year old VMAR Kim Il-chol as Minister of the PAF.  Gen. O Kuk-ryol became a […]

Dec, 25
Chinese Defense Minister in Pyongyang and More Guidance Outings

Chinese Defense Minister in Pyongyang and More Guidance Outings

Kim Jong-il has continued his spate of weekend inspection and concert going activities, according to KCNA.  This weekend he conducted an inspection of the  Ministry of Public Security headquarters.  In his last batch of appearances,  […]

Nov, 22
Sino-DPRK Contacts, Kumgangsan Protest and the Green Revolution

Sino-DPRK Contacts, Kumgangsan Protest and the Green Revolution

We have had no word from the North Korean press about President Obama’s visit to the East Asia neighborhood, nor as the DPRK said anything of the sinking of a North Korean cargo ship that […]

Nov, 20

KPA Delegation to Beijing

US President Barack Obama is not the only foreign dignitary to arrive in Beijing this week. Among three (3) delegations reported through KCNA as departing Pyongyang, MPAF General Political Bureau Senior Deputy Director and NDC […]

Nov, 17

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