North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

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 […]

Sep, 01

KJI Goes to China

Kim Jong Il has visited the PRC for the second time this year.  Among the issues discussed were the 6 Party Talks, increased economic and cultural exchange and border issues (including the recent flooding).  While […]

Aug, 30

The Man with the Baltic Stare

The two Koreas are tacitly coordinating to maintain stability in the north country while preparing for a superficial merger.  An illumined, thriving Pyongyang is a hotbed of thugs and Chinese security officials.  Meanwhile a boss […]

Aug, 28
KPA Journal Vol. 1 #8

KPA Journal Vol. 1 #8

Joe Bermudez has published issue #8 of KPA Journal.  This issue focuses on the KPA’s engineer river crossing forces and an examination of the “wet well” feature on infiltration Mother Ships.  There is a possibility […]

Aug, 28
Gomes Returning to US

Gomes Returning to US

Former US President Jimmy Carter secured the release of Aijalon Gomes during a two-day trip to Pyongyang.   KCNA announced one version of the interaction that facilitated Mr. Gomes’ return home: Jimmy Carter made an apology […]

Aug, 27
“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
Pak Pong Ju’s Return

Pak Pong Ju’s Return

Technocrat Pak Pong Ju, who served as DPRK Premier from 2003 to 2007, has taken the position of deputy (vice) director of the CC KWP Light Industry Department.  His presence at the 50th anniversary of […]

Aug, 23

KPA Journal Vol. 1 # 7

Joe Bermudez has published issue #7 of KPA Journal. This issue focuses on the Korean People’s Army Mechanized Infantry Battalion and the BTR-60 armored personnel carrier. KPA Journal Vol. 1 #7 [PDF] Previous Issues (the […]

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