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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia's national day, according to North Korean state media.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia's national day, according to North Korean state media.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a summit in Pyongyang, where both leaders hailed a "new historic starting point" and pledged to strengthen ties between their countries. The visit, marked by a lavish welcome, aimed to reinforce the alliance amidst regional tensions and concerns over North Korea's relationship with Russia.

North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and AI-guided precision cruise missiles designed for modern warfare under leader Kim Jong Un’s supervision, KCNA state…
North Korea's state news agency KCNA announced that the country plans to convene a significant party meeting in late June, indicating upcoming political developments.

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui held discussions with her Vietnamese counterpart, Le Hoai Trung, in Pyongyang on Wednesday, as reported by state media KCNA.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged continued support for Russia and its policies during a ceremony honoring North Korean troops killed in Russia's war with Ukraine. This event, attended by a Russian delegation, underscored an agreement for long-term military cooperation between the two countries.

North Korea conducted a series of missile and anti-ship missile tests over the weekend from its new destroyer, the Choe Hyon. State agency KCNA reported that leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the tests.

North Korea has condemned a United Nations human rights resolution concerning Pyongyang, according to KCNA.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a ground test of an upgraded high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine, a key step in its weapons program. Reports from various sources indicate the engine is capable of targeting the US mainland and other global targets, signaling Kim's determination to expand and modernize the country's strategic strike capabilities.

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un following his reelection as president of the State Affairs Commission, as reported by North Korean state media.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae visit the newly built Kalma coastal tourist area in Wonsan, North Korea, December 29, 2024, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA/via REUTERS Kim Jong Un is the third member of the Kim family to serve as leader of North Korea. His grandfather Kim Il Sung was the first, and he started an unusual dynastic succession. Photos show the family's rule, and the potential fourth member of the dynast...
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North Korea will hold a congress of the country's largest youth organization next month as a follow-up to a recent party congress in a bid to spur the implementation of party decisions, state media said Tuesday. The Socialist Patriotic Youth League, the country's largest youth organization, decided at a meeting the previous day to convene a congress in late April in Pyongyang, the Korean Central News Agency said. The KCNA said the congress was called to mobilize young people nationwide and stren
"He is the only person who can represent the strength and invincibility of our great state (...)", reports the state news agency KCNA.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un marked the completion of a housing project in Pyongyang as a key party congress approaches.

North Korea's official news agency KCNA reported that the summit between Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping produced a 'far-reaching blueprint' for developing relations. Experts analyzing the summit suggest China appeared more focused on countering US regional influence than on addressing North Korea's nuclear program, given the absence of public reference to denuclearization.

North Korea declared its nuclear program irreversible and non-negotiable, a statement made by Kim Jong Un's influential sister, Kim Yo Jong, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit. The declaration underscores Pyongyang's commitment to its nuclear arsenal despite international pressure.

North Korea announced it successfully tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system and AI-guided cruise missiles, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the drills. The country plans to deploy these advanced tactical weapons along its border with South Korea.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a meeting with top military commanders, instructing them to transform the southern border with South Korea into an "impregnable fortress." He emphasized bolstering defenses against what he termed the "arch enemy."

North Korea has announced plans to deploy new long-range artillery systems along its border with South Korea this year. These new weapons are reportedly capable of striking the South Korean capital, Seoul.

North Korea and Russia are reportedly nearing the completion of a new road bridge, with both nations aiming for its imminent opening. This development is expected to enhance connectivity between the two countries.

North Korea has showcased new advanced weapon systems, including a cluster-bomb missile and electronic warfare capabilities, in what analysts view as a display of military strength.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a ground test of a new high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine and a demonstration of a new battle tank, signaling advancements in the country's missile program and efforts to ramp up its US strike capability.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held a summit in Pyongyang, signing a comprehensive 'friendship and cooperation' treaty covering diplomacy, agriculture, public health, and education during Lukashenko's maiden visit, which included a lavish welcome and a gun gifted to Kim Jong Un.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited North Korea, where he held talks with leader Kim Jong Un, signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, and exchanged gifts, including Lukashenko presenting an assault rifle to Kim, further solidifying their anti-Western alliance and criticizing Western pressure.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that his country will permanently strengthen its nuclear capabilities, describing the process as irreversible, according to state media KCNA.
North Korea has reportedly held elections for its rubber-stamp parliament, with state media claiming a voter turnout of nearly 100%. The elections follow a party congress held in February.

The war between the US, Israel, and Iran has intensified with heavy strikes on Iranian targets and regional expansion, leading to nearly 800,000 people displaced and a serious humanitarian emergency.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a naval destroyer, an event reported by state media KCNA.


North Korea's Kim opens new housing area for families of fallen soldiers, KCNA says Reuters

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea and held a summit with leader Kim Jong Un, where they reportedly reached important consensus on expanding bilateral cooperation. Experts suggest the summit highlighted China's focus on countering US influence rather than solely addressing North Korean denuclearization.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for an 'exponential' expansion of the country's nuclear arsenal and inspected a new nuclear material plant, signaling a significant boost in nuclear capabilities.

North Korea announced it will hold a major Workers' Party plenary meeting in late June. The meeting is expected to address significant policy matters, with potential discussions on relations with the Trump administration.
Top diplomats from North Korea and Vietnam have agreed to enhance cooperation, according to KCNA, signaling strengthening ties between the two nations.

North Korea marked the 136th International Workers’ Day with nationwide events, emphasizing the working class's role in advancing its economic development plan, according to KCNA.

North Korea conducted multiple ballistic missile tests, which state media reported were overseen by leader Kim Jong Un. The launches included improved missiles with cluster warheads and drew international condemnation.
China's foreign minister is scheduled to visit North Korea on April 9-10, according to reports from KCNA.

North Korea announced it successfully tested a new high-thrust solid-fuel engine for a missile capable of reaching the US mainland, with leader Kim Jong Un observing the test as part of the country's strategic arsenal development, marking an important phase in its strategic weapons program.

North Korea and Belarus have signed a friendship treaty, alongside agreements on cooperation in diplomacy, agriculture, education, and public health, according to KCNA.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has invited Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka to Pyongyang for a bilateral meeting to discuss 'a range of ties,' according to North Korean state agency KCNA.
North Korea's new legislature is scheduled to convene on March 22 to consider a constitutional revision, according to KCNA, indicating potential political changes.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was pictured with his daughter, reportedly Kim Ju Ae, aged around 13, observing a missile launch. Images released by KCNA show them near olive-green launch trucks as weapons are fired.

Photos released by KCNA show Kim Jong Un and his daughter observing the launch of a cruise missile from the destroyer Choe Hyon, a year-old warship.
North Korea held a military parade to mark a key party congress, as reported by KCNA.

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Thursday she "highly appreciates" South Korea's pledge to prevent a recurrence of drone incursions into the North, vowing to step up the country's vigilance along the border with the South. Kim Yo-jong, a party vice department director, issued the statement via the Korean Central News Agency a day after Unification Minister Chung Dong-young expressed "regret" over drone incursions into the North and announced a series of measures aimed
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened a new housing district in Pyongyang, reportedly for the families of fallen soldiers, according to state media.