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Kim Jong Un

Satellite images fuel speculation of China’s Xi visit to North Korea

A visit to North Korea by Chinese President Xi Jinping could come in early June, South Korea’s Yonhap News agency reported, citing government officials.
A visit to North Korea by Chinese President Xi Jinping could come in early June, South Korea’s Yonhap News agency reported, citing government officials.

North Korea’s Kim calls for ‘exponential’ nuclear expansion after inspecting new plant

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the country's nuclear material production base and nuclear weapons institute at an undisclosed location on Jan 29, 2025.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the country's nuclear material production base and nuclear weapons institute at an undisclosed location on Jan 29, 2025.

China’s Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping, who hosted US President Donald Trump last week, will try to act as a mediator between Mr Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who hosted US President Donald Trump last week, will try to act as a mediator between Mr Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korea’s Kim calls for making border with South Korea an ‘impregnable fortress’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for adjusting the training system to reflect changes in modern warfare and the development of North Korea’s military.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for adjusting the training system to reflect changes in modern warfare and the development of North Korea’s military.

Even in North Korea, someone’s in your parking spot

A policewoman controls the traffic as people gather near the main Kim Il Sung square in central Pyongyang, North Korea April 11, 2017.  REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo
A policewoman controls the traffic as people gather near the main Kim Il Sung square in central Pyongyang, North Korea April 11, 2017.  REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo

North Korean leader Kim calls ties with Russia top priority in Victory Day message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reiterated his country's position to "give top priority" to its partnership with Russia.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reiterated his country's position to "give top priority" to its partnership with Russia.

South Korea to seek peace despite North’s revised Constitution

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has taken a dovish approach towards North Korea, repeatedly calling for unconditional talks.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has taken a dovish approach towards North Korea, repeatedly calling for unconditional talks.

North Korea says it is not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty

North Korea has consistently insisted that it will not give up its nuclear arsenal.
North Korea has consistently insisted that it will not give up its nuclear arsenal.

North Korea drops references to unification with South from Constitution

The revised Constitution comes after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un labelled South Korea as the "most hostile state" in March.
The revised Constitution comes after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un labelled South Korea as the "most hostile state" in March.

How North Korea is supporting Putin’s war in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a ceremony held in Pyongyang on April 27 to honour North Korean troops killed while fighting alongside Russia in the war against Ukraine.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a ceremony held in Pyongyang on April 27 to honour North Korean troops killed while fighting alongside Russia in the war against Ukraine.

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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.