North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

Kang Sok Ju’s New Posts

Kang Sok Ju has been appointed DPRK Vice Premier and and holding the title 1st Vice President of the DPRK Supreme (Central) Court.  KCNA reported Kang’s appointment as Vice Premier on 23 September.  On 25 […]

Sep, 27

DPRK Prepares for Military Parade

The Korean People’s Army appears to be finalizing preparations for one of the DPRK’s largest military parades in its history.  The parade will occur in Pyongyang, possibly as part of the celebration of the 65th […]

Sep, 26

Deferred Party Conference

Two weeks after party representatives began to assemble in Pyongyang, the 3rd Party Conference has been postponed.  The official reason for the cancellation is damage and loss of life caused by torrential floods and a […]

Sep, 19

Saetpyol’s School Recital

Home video imagery of a 15-year old Kim Jong Un (Kim Jong Eun; Kim Ch’ong-u’n)   has appeared in the East Asian press.  The home video depicts Jong Un unenthusiastically participating in a music recital in […]

Sep, 14

Central Report Meeting Commemorates Foundation Day

The DPRK leadership congregated at the 25 April House of Culture Tuesday night, one day ahead of the 62nd anniversary of the country’s official foundation (9 September).  During his report, DPRK Premier Choe Yong Rim […]

Sep, 08

New N. Hamgyong Party Chief

O Su Yong is the new Chief KWP Secretary in North Hamgyong.  O’s new position was identified in a 4 September KCNA report about the election of delegates to the 3rd Party Conference.  From 2009 […]

Sep, 06

Pyongyang Prepares to Conference

Despite a reported media blackout by the DPRK press, Pyongyang seems to be preparing for the 3rd Party Conference.  Reportedly KISYL charges are marching the city’s streets singing “Footsteps.”  On Sunday in Pyongyang, rehearsals for […]

Sep, 05

3rd Party Conference

The KWP Political Bureau (Politburo) announced on 26 June 2010 that it would convene a Party Conference or Meeting of Party Representatives.  According to two reports the conference will begin on 6 September, and end […]

Sep, 03

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 […]

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