National Defense Commission (NDC)
KJU Visits Ku’msusan with his family
Kim Jong Un (KJU; Kim Cho’ng-u’n), joined by his wife Ri Sol Ju (Ri So’l-chu) and daughter Kim Ju Ae (Kim Chu-a’e), visited Ku’msusan Palace of the Sun (KPS) on 1 January 2026 (Thursday) to […]
Has Kim Yong Chol Retired? (updated 19 November)
update Kim Yong Chol attended the graveside service held as part of Kim Yong Nam’s state funeral. At the event, he stood with WPK Central Committee department directors and deputy directors, none of whom have […]
Kim Yong Nam Funeral Committee
DPRK state media announced the state funeral committee for former Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) President Kim Yong Nam (Kim Yo’ng-nam) on 4 November (Tuesday). Chairman Kim Jong Un Members Pak Thae Song Choe […]
Changes to KPA Corps Commanders (corrected and revised 3 November 2025)
revised and corrected to reflect no change in XI Corps Command (SOF) and deleted redundant photo to show KPA Strategic Force commander Kim Jong Gil The 10 October 2025 military parade marking the 80th anniversary […]
Kim Yong Bok Elevated to GSD 1st Vice Chief
Col. Gen. Kim Yong Bok (Kim Yo’ng-pok) has been elevated to 1st Vice Chief of the Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Staff [GSD]. He was identified in that high command position when he issued […]
Images of KPA Overseas Mission Return Performance
As part of a series of events held to mark the first group of military personnel returning from Russia, a performance was held at the 25 April House of Culture in Pyongyang on or around […]
State Security Boss Does Moscow
Col. Gen. Ri Chang Dae (Ri Ch’ang-tae) Minister of State Security (State Security Department [SSD] Director) visited Russia to attend the 13th annual meeting of High Ranking Security Officers (held 27-29 May) sponsored by the […]
