Kim Ki Ryong (1940-2017)
Former Rodong Sinmun editor and Workers’ Party of Korea [WPK] Central Committee Member Kim Ki Ryong (Kim Ki-yong) died in Pyongyang on March 29 (Wednesday). Kim Ki Ryong started his career … Continue reading
Chinese Vice President Attends Anniversary Reception at DPRK Embassy in Beijing
DPRK state media reported that the DPRK Embassy in Beijing hosted a reception commemorating the 30th anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s “maiden visit” to China in 1983. Attending the reception … Continue reading
Choe Ryong Hae Returns to DPRK
DPRK state media reported on 24 May (Friday) that VMar Choe Ryong Hae, Director of the Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Political Department and Member of the Korean Workers’ Party … 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
DPRK Conducts Third Nuclear Test
The DPRK conducted its third nuclear test in the late morning of 12 February (Tuesday). The first indication of the third experimental detonation was a seismic event with its epicenter … Continue reading
Kang Sok Ju Meets Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce
DPRK state media reported on 10 January (Thursday) that DPRK Cabinet Vice Premier Kang Sok Ju met with Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce, Li Jinzao and the delegation of Chinese … Continue reading
Chinese Officials Visit DPRK Embassy in Beijing and CPC Sends Message to KWP
DPRK state media reported on 17 December (Monday) that Communist Party of China [CPC] Secretary and Politburo Member Liu Yunshan led a group of senior CPC and PRC Government officials … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Meets with Li Jianguo and CPC Delegation
DPRK and Chinese state media reported on 30 November (Friday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) met with Li Jianguo, a member of the Communist Party of China’s [CPC] Political … Continue reading
62nd Anniversary of CPV Korean War Participation Commemorated
DPRK state media reported on 25 October (Thursday) that DPRK and Chinese officials participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Friendship Tower in Pyongyang in commemoration of the 62nd anniversary … Continue reading
North Korea Leadership Watch 