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Kim Jong Un

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says he will continue to support Russia’s policies: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcoming Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov during a meeting in Pyongyang on April 26.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcoming Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov during a meeting in Pyongyang on April 26.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw ballistic missile tests, state media says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Ju Ae, oversees test launches on April 19.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Ju Ae, oversees test launches on April 19.

North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer

A missile is fired during a test-fire of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon, North Korea, April 12, 2026, in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), April 14, 2026. KCNA via REUTERS
A missile is fired during a test-fire of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon, North Korea, April 12, 2026, in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), April 14, 2026. KCNA via REUTERS

North Korea fired two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military

South and North Korean guard posts face each other as a South Korean national flag flutters in this picture taken from the Unification Observation Platform, near the demilitarized zone which separates the two Koreas in Paju, South Korea, October 6, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
South and North Korean guard posts face each other as a South Korean national flag flutters in this picture taken from the Unification Observation Platform, near the demilitarized zone which separates the two Koreas in Paju, South Korea, October 6, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

South Korea says ‘credible intelligence’ indicates North Korean leader’s daughter is successor

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae ride a tank during what North Korean state news agency KCNA reports is an offensive tactical drill involving a new type of tank, at a training base in Pyongyang, North Korea, March 19, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae ride a tank during what North Korean state news agency KCNA reports is an offensive tactical drill involving a new type of tank, at a training base in Pyongyang, North Korea, March 19, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

North Korea’s Kim shows softer side with pets during tour of new Pyongyang housing district

The Hwasong area, where the pet shop is located, is a newly developed residential district with about 40,000 housing units.
The Hwasong area, where the pet shop is located, is a newly developed residential district with about 40,000 housing units.

North Korea’s Kim oversees test of high-thrust engine: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that North Korea’s defence capabilities had entered “a significant phase of change”.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that North Korea’s defence capabilities had entered “a significant phase of change”.

North Korea, Belarus sign ‘friendship and cooperation’ treaty

North Korea's Kim Jong Un welcomes Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang, North Korea, March 25, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.     KCNA via REUTERS
North Korea's Kim Jong Un welcomes Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang, North Korea, March 25, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.     KCNA via REUTERS

Belarus leader visits North Korea for first time

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko began on March 25 his first official visit to North Korea.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko began on March 25 his first official visit to North Korea.

Kim vows North Korea’s ‘unshakable’ support for Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that "Pyongyang will always be with Moscow".
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that "Pyongyang will always be with Moscow".

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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.