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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly been increasingly seen with key military and munitions officials in his public activities this year, signaling an intensified drive to advance the country’s military capabilities.
South Korean intelligence has concluded that Kim Jong-un's 13-year-old daughter, Kim Ju-ae, is to be considered the dictatorship's next leader, though dissenting voices suggest the regime's views on gender roles could impede her path to power.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw an artillery firing contest on the birth anniversary of state founder Kim Il-sung, according to state media reports.
North Korea called on party members and citizens for increased loyalty to leader Kim Jong-un on the birth anniversary of state founder Kim Il-sung, highlighting their shared people-centered policies.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson responded to Japanese media inquiries regarding a potential meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Kim Jong-un, stating that further updates would be released in a timely manner. This indicates ongoing diplomatic discussions.
Images of Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju-ae, driving a military tank with her father have intensified speculation about her being groomed as North Korea's next leader.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was seen petting puppies and kittens during a visit to a pet shop in Pyongyang.
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.
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.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un extended a warm welcome to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang for his first official visit, as reported by North Korean state media, showcasing strong friendship ties as both leaders face Western criticism for their close alignment with Russia.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared his country's nuclear status 'irreversible,' intensified hostility towards Seoul by formally calling South Korea the 'most hostile state,' and unveiled a new five-year plan targeting industry, power, food, and housing upgrades.
A former senior US official stated that the possibility of a summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during Trump's anticipated trip to China is "somewhat low," primarily due to the ongoing war with Iran.
Kim Ju-ae, daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was prominently featured at an army training ground, participating in a 'family ride' in a new armored vehicle during a military exercise.
North Korean state media released new photos showing Kim Jong-un and his 13-year-old daughter inspecting a military tank unit.
Les manœuvres ont eu lieu sur une base d’entraînement de Pyongyang et ont mobilisé des unités blindées armées de missiles antichars.
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South Korea's spy agency suggests that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's daughter, Ju-ae, is being prepared as a potential successor, a significant development in the country's patriarchal society.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with daughter, oversees test launch of multiple rocket launchers The Straits Times
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and US President Donald Trump discussed the potential reopening of talks between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during a meeting in Washington.
South Korean intelligence services assess that Kim Jong-un's 13-year-old daughter could be designated as his successor.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a newly launched warship and supervised the successful test-firing of a sea-to-surface cruise missile.
North Korea’s sharply worded condemnation of recent US strikes on Iran has fueled debate over whether its leader Kim Jong-un feels unsettled by the dramatic downfalls of Venezuelan President Nicolas…
Speculation is intensifying that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, to be his successor, sparking debate about a woman potentially taking power in the dictatorship.
Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has been appointed as the General Affairs Director of the Workers' Party of Korea, a move that suggests her increasing power within the party.
Images of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter wearing similar outfits at a military parade have led observers to speculate about the possibility of succession.
Many observers believe North Korean leader has decided daughter Kim Ju-ae will succeed him, but others say gender politics could block her path to power When North Korea’s ruling party held a top-level meeting this month there were predictable boasts of unstoppable nuclear development and, more unexpectedly, a suggestion by Kim Jong-un that his country and the US “could get along” – provided that Washington recognised North Korea as a legitimate nuclear power. But for many North Korea watcher...
In recent months, North Korea’s Kim Jong-un has increasingly been seen in the company of his daughter Kim Ju-ae, the only one of his three children to have ever made a public appearance and who is referred to by North Korean state media as his “beloved daughter". Most analysts now think she is being groomed to succeed her father as supreme leader.
Kim Jong-un's teenage daughter, Ju-ae, appeared alongside her father in state photos published to mark the final stages of the ruling Workers' Party congress…
President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday underscored that peace and stability must guide Seoul’s inter-Korean policy — and that decades of hostility cannot be erased with a single breakthrough. Lee’s remarks came after North Korea’s state media reported Thursday that leader Kim Jong-un defined South Korea as a “thoroughly hostile state” and a “permanent enemy” at the Ninth Party Congress. “What we must pursue are the values of peace and stability. We must put an end to the past that raced toward conf
The leader has called for the development of new intercontinental ballistic missiles and a larger arsenal of tactical nuclear weapons Read
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly appointed his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Ju-ae, as 'general director' of the country's nuclear weapons program, according to South Korean intelligence.
Während des fünfjährlichen Parteitags wurde Kim Jong- uns Schwester Kim Yo-jong zu einer Abteilungsleiterin befördert.
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on cementing his leadership and expressed hope for a new chapter in relations between the two countries.
"He is the only person who can represent the strength and invincibility of our great state (...)", reports the state news agency KCNA.
Kim Jong Un has been reelected to the top post of North Korea's ruling party, where he lauded the country's nuclear buildup.
The absence of Kim Ju-ae from North Korea's ruling party congress has fueled speculation about succession, as supreme leader Kim Jong-un prepares for a significant political event.
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
Leader vows to repay the ‘young martyrs’ who died as North Korea intensifies propaganda glorifying troops deployed to fight for Russia
North Korea test-fired five short-range ballistic missiles, which it claimed were equipped with cluster warheads, under the observation of leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter. The launches drew international condemnation, particularly due to the use of cluster munitions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has escalated his appearances at military events, utilizing drills and missile tests to project confidence domestically and defiance internationally, as the US war on Iran continues.
North Korea appears to be shifting its diplomatic focus back to China, with leader Kim Jong-un stating his country places 'the greatest value' on improving ties with Beijing, following recent investments in relations with Russia.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un emphasized that Pyongyang places 'top priority' on further developing traditional ties with China during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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.
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A scholar has described Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as the "world's most dangerous woman" following her appointment as director of the General Affairs Department of the Workers’ Party of Korea.
During his recent visit to North Korea, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko presented an unusual gift to Kim Jong-Un: automatic weapons.
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.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country's 'unwavering' support for Russia, praising his counterpart in a letter and reiterating Pyongyang's commitment to a defense agreement made after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, also expressing gratitude to Putin.
He delivered a lengthy speech at his country’s rubber-stamp Parliament, declaring that his nuclear power will shield his country from American hostility.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has formally designated South Korea as the 'most hostile state,' warning of merciless consequences if provoked and stating that North Korea's nuclear status is irreversible.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's powerful sister rejected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's proposal for summit talks, demanding Japan first abandon "anachronistic practices."
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju-ae, was seen driving a new tank during military exercises, further intensifying speculation that she is being groomed as her father's successor.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a joint offensive drill involving a new main battle tank, the North's state media reported Friday, with photos showing his his daughter Ju-ae riding alongside…
North Korean state media reported Thursday that leader Kim Jong-un visited a cement factory in the country's southwest, presenting it as an exemplary case for boosting production and strengthening national unity.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a memorial museum under construction to commemorate North Korean troops dispatched to support Russia in its war with Ukraine, state media said Tuesday, with…
Lansarea de către Coreea de Nord, săptămâna trecută, a unei rachete de pe un distrugător naval a stârnit o analiză neobișnuit de prozaică din partea liderului țării, Kim Jong-un.
Nord-Koreas leder Kim Jong-un hadde med seg tenåringsdatteren Kim Ju-ae på våpenfabrikk.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter have made repeated public appearances, most recently at a shooting range where they tested pistols and other weapons at an ammunition factory, fueling ongoing speculation among experts about her potential role as his successor.
SJEVERNOKOREJSKI vođa Kim Jong-un i njegova maloljetna kći promatrali su testiranja strateških krstarećih raketa ispaljenih s ratnog broda, objavili su državni mediji.
President Lee Jae Myung pledged to advance gender equality and foster a more inclusive society on International Women's Day, committing to fulfill his role in making South Korea a gender-equal nation.
For decades, North Korea’s most potent insurance policy has been the threat it poses to Seoul, guaranteeing that any US move against Kim Jong-un’s regime would first exact an unbearable toll on the South. Now, a new Pentagon blueprint may have just offered that survival strategy Washington’s seal of approval. The new National Defence Strategy, presented to a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, calls on Seoul to take “primary” responsibility for deterring North Korea, with...
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's teenage daughter was seen testing a sniper rifle, as Kim Jong-un gifted new sniper rifles to party and military officials, calling them a 'wonderful weapon' and a sign of his trust.
A key North Korean party congress revealed statements on nuclear development and, surprisingly, a suggestion from Kim Jong-un about his 'most beloved' child, hinting at succession plans.
North Korea released a rare solo photo of leader Kim Jong-un's daughter, Ju-ae, showing her firing a sniper rifle after her prominent appearance at a military parade.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has stated that the country will only engage with the United States if its status as a nuclear weapons power is recognized.
As US Readies Iran Action, Kim Jong Un Vaunts 'Irreversible & Permanent' Nuclear Arsenal Kim Jong-un just gave a fresh nuclear speech, vowing that North Korea will expand its atomic arsenal in both scale and sophistication, and that this is necessary given pressure from nuclear-armed "imperialist" superpowers like the United States. Kim presented the strategy during a weeklong congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, declaring that his country's nuclear-armed status is "i...
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged to continue expanding the country's nuclear arsenal in both size and capability, escalating his threatening rhetoric during a month-long congress.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced plans to expand the country's nuclear arsenal and increase military capabilities, stating that improved relations with the US depend on Washington accepting N
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Pyongyang could build relations with the United States if Washington abandons what it calls a hostile policy, while dismissing Seoul’s dialogue efforts as…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stated that the future of relations with the United States depends on Washington's attitude, while dismissing the possibility of dialogue with South Korea.
North Korean state media has launched a campaign to glorify leader Kim Jong-un, calling him the 'greatest man in the world' following his recent reelection as party chief.
At the five-year congress of the Workers’ Party, Kim Yo-jong was appointed department director after her brother was re-elected on Sunday to the top post of general secretary.
Kim Jong Un has been confirmed as General Secretary of North Korea, a move that solidifies his leadership. Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed readiness to cooperate for a 'new chapter' in bilateral relations.
Kim Jong Un has been re-appointed as the leader of North Korea's ruling party, an announcement made during a party congress that came as little surprise.
Kim Jong Un has been unanimously re-elected as the leader of his party, a decision that solidifies his position as the head of North Korea.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to lift living standards as he opened a landmark congress, state media said on Friday, offering a glimpse of economic strains within the sanctions-hit nation. The supreme leader took centre stage with a speech to start the Workers’ Party congress, a gathering that directs state efforts on everything from house building to war planning. Held just once every five years, the days-long congress offers a rare glimpse into the workings of a nation where even...
Kim Ju-ae, the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, is being increasingly seen as a potential successor, drawing international attention to the reclusive nation's future leadership.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appears to be consolidating his daughter's position as a potential successor, with signs indicating her increasing involvement in shaping national policy.
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.
Analysts suggest North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's continued absence from the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on Kim Il-sung's birthday is a deliberate strategy to distance himself from predecessors and solidify his own leadership.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a UN nuclear watchdog, has issued a warning about North Korea's rapid expansion and significant progress in its nuclear weapons capabilities. This alert highlights a sharp rise in the country's nuclear activity.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly told a Taiwan opposition leader that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese, reiterating Beijing's stance on the island.
South Korea is certain that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is positioning his teenage daughter as his successor.
South Korean intelligence indicates that Kim Jong Un's daughter is increasingly being presented in public, particularly at defense events, suggesting an acceleration in building her image as a potential successor.
Belarus is reportedly set to open an embassy in Pyongyang following a recent summit between President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to Belarusian state media.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has conveyed to Chinese President Xi Jinping that relations between their countries have reached a 'new high stage,' according to Pyongyang's state media.
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 reiterated the country's irreversible nuclear status, labeling South Korea its 'most hostile' state and vowing to permanently strengthen nuclear forces. He also accused the United States of 'state terrorism' and aggression, stating North Korea will respond to any threat with harshness.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, has poured cold water on Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's hopes for a summit, despite Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary stating Takaichi is prepared to engage directly.
A defector has revealed a raw power play behind the scenes in North Korea, where Kim Jong-un's 14-year-old daughter is now positioned as the country's official 'guide,' part of a plan to secure North Korea's future.
North Korea's Foreign Ministry spokesperson issued a strong condemnation of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency on March 1.
En åktur i en stridsvagn är det senaste tecknet på att Nordkoreas ledare Kim Jong-Un förbereder sin dotter Ju-Ae som…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told US President Donald Trump on Thursday that she wants to hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Pyongyang’s past abductions of Japanese…
North Korea launched a volley of ballistic missiles on Saturday, coinciding with US officials being in Seoul to explore reopening talks with the regime. Analysts suggest Kim Jong-un is not eager for immediate discussions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a weapons factory with his 13-year-old daughter, where they test-fired new pistols.
North Korea and China are set to resume passenger train services after a six-year hiatus, signaling a potential easing of border restrictions and increased bilateral exchanges.
North Korean state media released photos of Kim Jong Un and his daughter inspecting and testing a new pistol, adding to speculation about her potential role in succession. This event follows other public appearances by his daughter, Kim Ju-ae.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un frequently appears in public with his 13-year-old daughter, leading some to believe he is grooming her as his successor.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from the Choe Hyon destroyer, state media reported Wednesday, roughly a week after a similar launch from the same vessel. The latest test is widely seen as a show of force against the ongoing South Korea-US joint military exercises, with the North's state-run Korean Central News Agency saying it was intended to underscore Pyongyang’s nuclear deterrence. Kim Jong-un communicated with the warship by telephone and
Udhëheqësi i Koresë së Veriut, Kim Jong‑Un, deklaroi se vendi i tij është i gatshëm t’i furnizojë me raketa Iranit nëse Teherani do ta kërkojë një gjë të tillë.
North Korean state television has revealed a new sculpture in Pyongyang depicting Kim Jong-un pressing a launch button, believed to be the first such artwork of the current leader.
A South Korean intelligence report suggests Kim Jong-un may have chosen his daughter, Ju-ae, to succeed him as North Korea's supreme leader, marking a potential first for a female leader in the country.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gifted new sniper rifles to top government and military officials following a weeklong ruling party congress celebrating his leadership, with state media highlighting an image of his teenage daughter taking aim at a shooting range as her increasingly prominent appearances fuel speculation Kim is grooming her as a future leader. Kim presented the rifles to senior party and military officials on Friday, calling them a sign of his “absolute trust” and gratitude fo...
Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has been confirmed as the director of the general affairs department of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea.
North Korean media refers to Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju-ae, as his 'favorite child,' fueling speculation about her potential succession, especially after the Workers' Party Congress.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a mausoleum for his late grandfather and father with newly elected party officials after the country wrapped up a key party congress, state media reported Friday. Kim visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun the previous day with newly elected members of the central leadership of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to the Korean Central News Agency. North Korea concluded the weeklong ninth party congress Wednesday, the first since 2021, where i
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter, vowed to strengthen his country's nuclear program while presiding over a night military parade.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un claimed his country could "completely destroy" South Korea if its security were threatened, reiterating his refusal to cooperate with Seoul during the conference.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced at a party congress that the country will expand its nuclear arsenal and stated that relations with the United States are contingent upon Washington accepting this development.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un concluded the ruling party congress with a large military parade in Pyongyang, expressing confidence in a new historical turning point.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly named his 13-year-old daughter to head the country's missile program, according to South Korean media citing intelligence sources.
Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has been promoted to a party department head position at a recent congress.
The party congress made its decision, and there was no unexpected change after 14 years.
Kim Jong-un's teenage daughter, Ju-ae, has been presented as his likely heir, first appearing in 2022 next to a nuclear-capable missile and now referred to as a 'guide' by official press.
China has joined Russia in congratulating North Korea on the conclave of its ruling party, hailing economic achievements under the leadership of Kim Jong-un and pledging to work with Pyongyang to promote regional peace. According to Xinhua, the Central Committee of China’s Communist Party sent a congratulatory letter on Thursday, asserting that the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea had in recent years helped develop the North Korean economy and improve the lives of its people. China’s state news...
An editorial highlights the desperate living conditions in war-afflicted Ukraine and stalled diplomatic progress towards peace. Upcoming talks in Geneva are seen as a critical point for both Ukraine and Europe.