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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un welcomes Belarus President Lukashenko to Pyongyang

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".

Kim Jong Un says North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible, threatens South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the second day of the first session of the Supreme People's Assembly in Pyongyang, North Korea, March 23, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the second day of the first session of the Supreme People's Assembly in Pyongyang, North Korea, March 23, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

Sister of North Korea’s Kim Jong Un rules out Pyongyang summit with Japan’s PM Takaichi

Ms Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, said talks would not happen simply because Japan wants them. 
Ms Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, said talks would not happen simply because Japan wants them. 

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un applauds as he attends the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) where he was re-elected as general secretary, in Pyongyang, North Korea. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un applauds as he attends the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) where he was re-elected as general secretary, in Pyongyang, North Korea. KCNA via REUTERS

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and daughter unveil new anti-drone battle tank

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Ju Ae, take a ride on North Korea’s latest main battle tank.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Ju Ae, take a ride on North Korea’s latest main battle tank.

North Korea’s new legislature to convene March 22

FILE PHOTO: General view of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this photo taken on September 7, 2022, released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo.
FILE PHOTO: General view of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this photo taken on September 7, 2022, released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and daughter oversee test launch of multiple rocket launchers

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju Ae, overseeing the test launch on March 14.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju Ae, overseeing the test launch on March 14.

North Korea unveils image of leader’s daughter firing pistol

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae (centre) test firing a new-type pistol during an inspection of a major munitions factory.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae (centre) test firing a new-type pistol during an inspection of a major munitions factory.

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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.