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Kim Jong Un

China’s trade with North Korea recovers to near pre-pandemic levels

North Korea imported US$257.4 million (S$330,28 million) worth of goods from China in December 2025.
North Korea imported US$257.4 million (S$330,28 million) worth of goods from China in December 2025.

North Korea’s Kim sacks vice-premier, rails against ‘incompetence’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the first phase of the renovation of the Ryongsong Machine Complex, in Pyongyang, North Korea on Jan 19, 2025.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the first phase of the renovation of the Ryongsong Machine Complex, in Pyongyang, North Korea on Jan 19, 2025.

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says South’s hopes for better relations are an illusion

A South Korean official said Seoul saw a chance of talks resuming with Pyongyang based on Ms Kim Yo Jong's recent reaction to an alleged drone incursion.
A South Korean official said Seoul saw a chance of talks resuming with Pyongyang based on Ms Kim Yo Jong's recent reaction to an alleged drone incursion.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un revamps private security detail, South Korea says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced three top officials in charge of his personal security.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced three top officials in charge of his personal security.

The teenage girl who may rule North Korea

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents

Fragments of a drone lie scattered on the ground in Muksan-ri area, Kaepung District, Kaesong City, North Korea.
Fragments of a drone lie scattered on the ground in Muksan-ri area, Kaepung District, Kaesong City, North Korea.

North Korea’s Kim pledges to ‘unconditionally support’ Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he felt “true comradely relations” with Russian president Putin.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he felt “true comradely relations” with Russian president Putin.

South Korean leader turns to penguins in bid to meet Kim Jong Un

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that he hoped for the day that “the abnormal state of turmoil and hostility on the Korean peninsula will be overcome”.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that he hoped for the day that “the abnormal state of turmoil and hostility on the Korean peninsula will be overcome”.

North Korea tests hypersonic missiles, says nuclear forces ready for war

A crowd gathering at a waiting room in   Seoul Station watches the news about North Korea's launch of ballistic missiles for the first time this year in Jan 4, 2026.
A crowd gathering at a waiting room in   Seoul Station watches the news about North Korea's launch of ballistic missiles for the first time this year in Jan 4, 2026.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits greenhouse farm, encourages workers: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gestures as he visits a greenhouse farm construction site along the country's border with China, in North Korea, January 2, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gestures as he visits a greenhouse farm construction site along the country's border with China, in North Korea, January 2, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.