North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

New Party Chief in South Pyongan

Hong In Bom is the new Chief KWP Secretary in South Pyongan.   Hong was identified as South Pyongan’s party chief  when he made a speech at a 26 August meeting for the election delegates […]

Sep, 01
“Completing the Revolutionary Cause of Juche”

“Completing the Revolutionary Cause of Juche”

And so it begins? KCNA reports that at a meeting at the 25 April House of Culture in Pyongyang, Gen. Kim Jong Gak nominated Kim Jong Il as a delegate at the upcoming Party Conference […]

Aug, 27
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
FIFA Requesting Information on DPRK World Cup Team Chastisement

FIFA Requesting Information on DPRK World Cup Team Chastisement

FIFA’s chief has sent a letter to the DPRK requesting information and clarification about whether its World Cup team was subjected to a public criticism session when they returned to the home country.  It was […]

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

Kwak Pom Gi New Party Chief in South Hamgyong

Kwak Pom Gi has replaced Thae Jong Su as Chief KWP Provincial Secretary in South Hamgyong.   Kwak was identified as the Party chief in South Hamgyong in a 2 August (Monday) KCNA report about Kim […]

Aug, 03

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

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