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Kim Jong Un

North Korea to elect delegates to legislative assembly

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech during his visit to the Sangwon Cement Complex in North Hwanghae province of North Korea on March 1.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech during his visit to the Sangwon Cement Complex in North Hwanghae province of North Korea on March 1.

South Korea calls for resuming dialogue with North

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a ceremony marking the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement Day in Seoul on March 1, 2026.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a ceremony marking the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement Day in Seoul on March 1, 2026.

North Korea unveils image of leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter firing rifle

This picture taken on Feb 27, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Feb 28 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae firing a new sniper rifle, at an undisclosed place in North Korea.
This picture taken on Feb 27, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Feb 28 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae firing a new sniper rifle, at an undisclosed place in North Korea.

North Korea leader Kim’s daughter appears at military parade, state media footage shows

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attend a military parade to commemorate the Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang, North Korea, February 25, 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 attend a military parade to commemorate the Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang, North Korea, February 25, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

North Korea’s Kim says could ‘get along’ with US but shuns South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called South Korea “most hostile enemy” and ruled out discussions with its neighbour.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called South Korea “most hostile enemy” and ruled out discussions with its neighbour.

North Korea’s ruling party promotes Kim Jong Un’s younger sister

Ms Kim Yo Jong – previously a deputy department director – has been promoted as a full department director.
Ms Kim Yo Jong – previously a deputy department director – has been promoted as a full department director.

North Korea’s Kim says country to develop economy over next 5 years

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the fifth session of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), in Pyongyang, North Korea, February 23, 2026, in this picture released February 24, 2026, by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the fifth session of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), in Pyongyang, North Korea, February 23, 2026, in this picture released February 24, 2026, by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim Jong Un rechosen to lead ruling party

Mr Kim Jong Un has already declared 2026’s congress will unveil the next phase in the nation’s nuclear weapons programme.
Mr Kim Jong Un has already declared 2026’s congress will unveil the next phase in the nation’s nuclear weapons programme.

North Korean movie about assassination attempt of late leader aired on TV

People visit the statues of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang. The film "Days and Nights of Confrontation" depicts a plot to kill the latter.
People visit the statues of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang. The film "Days and Nights of Confrontation" depicts a plot to kill the latter.

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un reviews country’s progress at key party congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang, North Korea, February 19, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.   KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang, North Korea, February 19, 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.