All articles tagged with #kim jong un
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Vanguard News
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unconditional support for Vladimir Putin's policies, expressing strong solidarity and indicating ongoing cooperation between the two countries, including North Korea dispatching troops and military aid to Russia amidst the Ukraine conflict.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Euronews.com
North Korea conducted hypersonic missile tests observed by Kim Jong-un, emphasizing the need to strengthen its nuclear deterrent amid regional tensions and upcoming political events, with recent tests and military advancements signaling a focus on enhancing missile capabilities.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by NBC News
North Korea conducted missile tests involving hypersonic weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un emphasizing the need to strengthen the country's nuclear deterrent amid regional tensions and upcoming political events, including a major party congress and international summits.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Al Jazeera
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen hypersonic missile tests amid heightened tensions and recent geopolitical crises, emphasizing the need to strengthen the country's nuclear deterrent. The tests, which involved missiles hitting targets about 1,000 km away, are seen as a response to US actions in Venezuela and aim to demonstrate North Korea's military capabilities, potentially complicating US-South Korea missile defense systems.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by CBS News
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters just hours before South Korea's president left for China, amid ongoing tensions and recent weapons tests, with international responses emphasizing the violation of UN resolutions and regional security concerns.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Al Jazeera
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited China for a diplomatic trip, amid heightened regional tensions and North Korea's military developments. The missile launches, which flew about 900 km, were analyzed by the US and Japan, with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un calling for increased weapons production. The visit to China aims to strengthen economic ties and discuss peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by The Guardian
North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, prompting responses from South Korea and Japan. Kim Jong-un has called for increased production of weapons amid a series of missile tests and visits to military facilities, signaling a focus on enhancing missile capabilities ahead of a major party congress.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by DW
Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, visited the family mausoleum publicly for the first time, signaling her rising prominence as a potential successor amid North Korea's upcoming Workers' Party congress, with analysts noting her central placement and symbolic gestures indicating her growing influence.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC News
Kim Ju Ae, the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, visited her family mausoleum, a move seen as bolstering her potential as heir, amid speculation about her future role in the regime's leadership.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Euronews.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised troops fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, emphasizing their heroic efforts and reinforcing North Korea's alliance with Moscow, which includes sending thousands of troops to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Reuters
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended New Year celebrations in Pyongyang with his daughter Kim Ju Ae, featuring fireworks, patriotic performances, and a taekwondo demonstration. Kim praised the country's progress in 2025 and emphasized unity ahead of the upcoming Workers' Party Congress, while also sending New Year's wishes to North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine and receiving messages from world leaders.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by NK News
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a factory to inspect a new 600mm MLRS launcher, aiming to make it the country's main strike weapon with both conventional and nuclear capabilities, potentially for strategic use against South Korea and for export purposes.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by navalnews.com
North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), a significant technological advancement that can carry multiple SLBMs, likely from the Pukguksong series, enhancing its nuclear second-strike capability amid ongoing naval modernization efforts.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by NBC News
North Korea announced it tested long-range cruise missiles to demonstrate its nuclear deterrence capabilities amid ongoing tensions and upcoming political events, including its first Workers’ Party congress in five years, with potential implications for future US-North Korea relations.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by ABC News
North Korea announced it tested long-range cruise missiles into the sea to bolster its nuclear deterrence, amid ongoing military developments and preparations for a key party congress, with tensions heightened by recent weapons tests and regional security concerns.