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Kim Jong Un

North Korea condemns Japan’s White Paper, calling it ‘re-invasion paper’

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Aug 6.
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Aug 6.

N. Korea fired short-range ballistic missile, says South Korea

A rocket launcher fires a munition during tests overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in North Korea on June 25.
A rocket launcher fires a munition during tests overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in North Korea on June 25.

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan’s strike capabilities

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, said Pyongyang will make new military choices against Japan’s threat.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, said Pyongyang will make new military choices against Japan’s threat.

South Korea shifting to ‘peace first’ North Korea policy, retains denuclearisation goal

South Korea is developing a strategy that would initially seek to freeze North Korea’s nuclear programme.
South Korea is developing a strategy that would initially seek to freeze North Korea’s nuclear programme.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets Chinese top official Wang Huning

The Chinese delegation led by Wang Huning arrived in Pyongyang on July 15, at the invitation of North Korea.
The Chinese delegation led by Wang Huning arrived in Pyongyang on July 15, at the invitation of North Korea.

China’s Wang Huning meets top North Korean official in Pyongyang: KCNA

Xi says China’s commitment to North Korea friendship will not change: KCNA

North Korea vows boost to nuclear build-up, military intelligence

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees the test of key weapons in North Korea on June 25.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees the test of key weapons in North Korea on June 25.

Xi says he is ready to work with Kim for ‘stable’ China-North Korea ties: KCNA

The exchange follows Chinese President Xi Jinping’s rare visit to North Korea in June, when he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen ties as tensions rise on the Korean peninsula and Pyongyang expands its military cooperation with Russia. PHOTO: AFP/KCNA VIA KNS
The exchange follows Chinese President Xi Jinping’s rare visit to North Korea in June, when he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen ties as tensions rise on the Korean peninsula and Pyongyang expands its military cooperation with Russia. PHOTO: AFP/KCNA VIA KNS

North Korea’s Kim observes naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests: State media

Kim Jong Un has called for the construction of two warships of the class every year over the next five years and outlined plans for larger 10,000-ton warships.
Kim Jong Un has called for the construction of two warships of the class every year over the next five years and outlined plans for larger 10,000-ton warships.

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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.