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Kim Jong Un

North Korea’s Kim vows to build ‘most advanced’ warships

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (centre) visits and provides field guidance at the Nampho Shipyard in Nampho, North Korea, on Nov 2.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (centre) visits and provides field guidance at the Nampho Shipyard in Nampho, North Korea, on Nov 2.

North Korea denies Binance accusation, refuses dialogue with Washington

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, said the FBI’s accusation showed “US hostile policy” towards Pyongyang.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, said the FBI’s accusation showed “US hostile policy” towards Pyongyang.

North Korea says US allegations linking it to Binance heist are 'absurd rhetoric'

FILE PHOTO: Representation of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Representation of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

North Korea touts barbecue restaurant boom, but sceptics dismiss it as propaganda

State media has announced over a dozen new “bulgogi” restaurants nationwide, a Korean word that usually refers to grilled meat in North Korea.
State media has announced over a dozen new “bulgogi” restaurants nationwide, a Korean word that usually refers to grilled meat in North Korea.

US, South Korea, Japan vow ‘complete’ denuclearisation of North Korea

(From left) South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept 21.
(From left) South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept 21.

South Korea to respond firmly to North Korean breaches of border, security aide says

North Korean soldiers working on a military fence which is under construction along the border separating the two Koreas, as seen from an observation deck in Gimpo, South Korea, on Oct 27.
North Korean soldiers working on a military fence which is under construction along the border separating the two Koreas, as seen from an observation deck in Gimpo, South Korea, on Oct 27.

Kim Jong Un urges drone dominance as North Korea fires missiles, rockets

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that pursuing superiority in drone technology was “an indispensable option” given the changing nature of modern warfare.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that pursuing superiority in drone technology was “an indispensable option” given the changing nature of modern warfare.

N. Korea’s Kim Jong Un returns from China after war memorial visit: State media

Kim Jong Un said during his tour that the North Korean people would “forever remember the glorious years of fighting alongside the Chinese people”.
Kim Jong Un said during his tour that the North Korean people would “forever remember the glorious years of fighting alongside the Chinese people”.

North Korea’s Kim crosses new bridge into China as trade ties warm

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivering a speech during a visit to Kim Il Sung University in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Sept 30. He arrived in Dandong, China, via a newly opened bridge.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivering a speech during a visit to Kim Il Sung University in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Sept 30. He arrived in Dandong, China, via a newly opened bridge.

North Korea’s Kim calls for military to train to be world’s ‘strongest’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaking during a meeting of company leaders of the Korean People’s Army in Pyongyang on Oct 24
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaking during a meeting of company leaders of the Korean People’s Army in Pyongyang on Oct 24

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