Kim Jong Un

US requests UN Security Council meeting on North Korea
Meeting, which diplomats say will take place Wednesday, comes after Pyongyang carried out 15th missile test this year.
Published On 9 May 2022
No military parade as North Korea celebrates founder’s birth
Tens of thousands turn out in Pyongyang’s main square to enjoy light shows and art exhibitions in honour of Kim Il Sung.
Published On 16 Apr 2022
Kim Jong Un pledges to build up North Korea’s attack capability
North Korean leader says his country will develop more ‘powerful strike means’, days after the launch of Hwasong-17.
Published On 28 Mar 2022
North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of S Korea election
Seoul says it has detected a presumed ballistic missile launched by Pyongyang into the East Sea.
Published On 5 Mar 2022

Author says Trump claims Kim is the only foreign leader he has corresponded with since leaving office.

Kim Jong Un tells Chinese President Xi Jinping he also wants to further improve relations between the two countries.

Pyongyang says two tactical guided missiles struck its targets marking its sixth such launch in January.

North Korean leader shown at test launch for first time in nearly two years underlining commitment to advanced weaponry.

Securing peace with the North has been a key goal of Moon’s term in office, which comes to an end in May.

Kim says he wants to jump-start economy, improve people’s lives as he marks 10th anniversary of his leadership.

Gathering comes amid compounding economic crises caused by an anti-pandemic lockdown and nuclear sanctions.

Since taking over North Korea from his father 10 years ago, Kim has shown that his thirst for power is strong.

Tentative signs that the ‘Hermit Kingdom’ may relax borders follow a devastating collapse of trade with China.

North Korean leader says Pyongyang is only increasing its military as ‘war deterrence’ and not to start a conflict.

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