North korea

Kim Jong Un fires top economic affairs official, one month after appointing him

Kim Jong Un replaced the top economic affairs director just one month after appointing him in the post after the party plenary committee meeting

Feb 12, 2021

Kim Jong-un urges US to end hostile policy towards Pyongyang | Details

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has urged the US to end its hostile policy towards Pyongyang, state media reported on Saturday.

Jan 9, 2021

Kim Jong Un won't honour denuclearization promise; Pompeo warns of consequences

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is concerned over the fact that North Korea is yet to honour the promise of giving up on the nuclear weapons.

Jan 6, 2021

Kim Jong Un says sorry to North Korean people as tears rolled down his eyes

And while Kim Jong Un wept, it was his new 26-metre missile, believed to be one of the world's largest of its kind, that attracted the world's attention.

Oct 13, 2020

Donald Trump: North Korea’s intercontinental missile ‘won’t happen’

In bumpy UN dealings, Trump found backing on North Korea, isolation on Iran

Though famously skeptical of the United Nations, U.S. President Donald Trump harnessed its collective power to impose crushing sanctions on North Korea in a bid to start talks with Pyongyang, but faces frustration over a similar push on Iran.

Sep 18, 2020

What Did Donald Trump And Kim Jong Un Actually Agree To?

Kim Jong Un is in good health; Trump rubbishes death rumours about NK leader

According to the media reports, South Korea's spy agency reported in August that Kim had given more responsibilities to his sister, but still maintained absolute authority in North Korea, prompting more speculation regarding the leader's health.

Sep 10, 2020

Kim Jong-un holds meet to discuss typhoon damage at large mine area

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has presided over a meeting of the Central Military Commission of the ruling workers' party to discuss damage by typhoon Maysak in the country's eastern region last week, state media reported on Wednesday.

Sep 10, 2020

North Korea's failed response to Typhoon Mayask, Kim Jong-un vows strict action

North Korean state media reported Kim Jong-un is planning to take strict actions against officials who failed to respond during the time of natural disaster.

Sep 7, 2020

Kim Jong-un could already be dead, assures North Korea expert journalist

In Kim Jong-un's absence, his sister Kim Yo-Jong will be throned to power as the supreme leader of North Korea

Aug 24, 2020

Is North Korea making use of coronavirus outbreak to develop a doomsday weapon

Russian Intelligence department, in 1993 had also warned that North Korea was trying to develop deadly bioweapons.

Jul 31, 2020

North Korea declares emergency in border town over suspected Covid-19 case

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared an emergency and a lockdown in a border town, in response to what he called a "critical situation in which the vicious virus could be said to have entered the country".

Jul 26, 2020

North Korea destroys liaison office on border with South in 'terrific explosion'

North Korea blew up an office set up to foster better ties with South Korea on Tuesday in a "terrific explosion" after it threatened to take action if North Korean defectors went ahead with a campaign to send propaganda leaflets into the North.

Jun 16, 2020

India-China LAC clash: Casualties on both the sides, says Army [Read full statement here]

An Indian Army officer, 2 jawans died in a clash with Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley area of eastern Ladakh. Read the updated statement from the Indian Army on the prevailing situation in Ladakh.

Jun 16, 2020

North Korea warns of retaliatory actions over defectors in South

The sister of North Korea's leader has warned of retaliatory measures against South Korea that could involve the military, in the latest escalation of tensions over defectors from the North who have been sending back propaganda and food.

Jun 15, 2020

North Korea to cut communication channels with South Korea? Here's why

North Korea said on Tuesday, June 9 it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward shutting down all contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA reported.

Jun 9, 2020

Kim Jong Un's body double making public appearances; wild theories raise doubts

Reports are making rounds that Kim Jong Un, North Korea's supreme leader, is using a doppelganger for making public appearances on his behalf. But why?

May 6, 2020

North and South Korea exchanged gunfire along border after Kim Jong-un reappears

The Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul issued a statement saying that North Korean troops fired several bullets at a South Korean guard post inside the border zone at 7:41 am today.

May 3, 2020

Trump hails Kim reappearance, but North Korea denuclearisation prospects bleak

North Korean media said Kim cut a ribbon at a ceremony on Friday to mark the completion of a fertiliser plant.

May 3, 2020

Trump says he has good idea how North Korea's Kim Jong Un is doing: 'I can't talk about it now'

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he has a good idea how Kim Jong Un is doing and hopes he is fine, after days of speculation over the North Korean leader's health.

Apr 28, 2020

Kim Jong-un dead: Kim Yo Jong won't be next supreme leader because patriarchy

If reports regarding Kim Jong-un's death are true, his sister Kim Yo Jong will be soon throned to power in North Korea. Besides the royal bloodline, 32-year-old Kim Yo Jong has held several positions under her brother's leadership.

Apr 26, 2020

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