Ninth Youth Congress Held
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his observation and guidance of the Pukgukso’ng SLBM The 9th Youth Congress was held in Pyongyang on August 28 (Sunday). Kim Jong … Continue reading
Mangyo’ngdae Schoolchildren’s Palace Reopens
The renovated Mangyo’ngdae Schoolchildren’s Palace was formally re-opened at a ceremony in Pyongyang on December 8 (Tuesday). Attending the ceremony were Kim Ki Nam (Workers’ Party of Korea [WPK] Secretary … Continue reading
Rodong Sinmun Turns 70
A meeting commemorating the 70th anniversary of the foundation of Rodong Sinmun, the Workers’ Party of Korea’s [WPK] daily newspaper (and the DPRK’s paper of record), was held at the People’s … Continue reading
Special Investigative Committee Formed Under National Defense Commission
On 4 July 2014, the DPRK Government formed a special investigative committee charged with a “comprehensive” enquiry into the the whereabouts and status of all Japanese nationals presently residing, or … Continue reading
Choe Ryong Hae Arrives in Beijing for 3 Day Visit
DPRK state media reported that a senior delegation led by VMar Choe Ryong Hae, Director of the Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Political Department, departed Pyongyang and arrived in Beijing … Continue reading
Kimjongilia Festival Opened
DPRK state media reported on 14 February (Thursday) that the 17th Kimjongilia Festival was formally opened. Attending the opening ceremony were KWP Secretary Kim Ki Nam and Supreme People’s Assembly … Continue reading
Ceremony Opens Renovation of Ku’msusan Memorial Palace (updated)
DPRK state media reported on 17 December (Monday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended a ceremony opening the renovated Ku’msusan Memorial Palace. KJU’s last reported public appearance was his … Continue reading
National Memorial Service Held to Commemorate the 1st Anniversary of KJI’s Death
DPRK state media reported on 16 December (Sunday) that Kim Jong Un attended a national memorial service was held at Pyongyang Indoor Stadium commemorating the first anniversary of the death … Continue reading
DPRK-Japan Intergovernmental Talks to Resume in Beijing during 5-6 December
DPRK and Japanese media reported on 27 November (Tuesday) that the DPRK-Japan intergovernmental meetings will resume in Beijing on 5 December (Wedesday) and continue until 6 December (Thursday). According to … Continue reading
North Korea Leadership Watch 