World news about “Kim Jong-un” published by euronews.
South Korean workers leave Kaesong Their cars piled with belongings, South Korean workers have begun to leave the Kaesong industrial zone jointly run with the North. They work at a number of… 17/04/2013
Washington think-tanks mull options over Korea crisis Harsh rhetoric from North Korea is nothing new, but some observers in the US feel that the recent threats represent real danger this time. Others claim they… 16/04/2013
New threats from North Korea North Korea has fired off new threats to South Korea vowing “sledge hammer blows” of retaliation. The anger was sparked by reported anti-North Korean protests… 16/04/2013
North Korea issues new military threats North Korea made new threats of military action as the nation celebrated the anniversary of its founder’s birth. Although an expected missile test never… 16/04/2013
South Korea demonstrates against nuclear threat from Kim Jong-un Around 300 protesters converged on Seoul to burn effigies of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and the nation’s founder Kim Il-sung on the 101st anniversary of… 15/04/2013
Kerry seeks Chinese influence as North Korean sabre-rattling continues American diplomacy is moving this weekend from the South Korean capital Seoul to Beijing and Tokyo, as tension surrounding North Korea’s ongoing military… 13/04/2013
Kim Jong-un’s Alpine school days Whether or not North Korea has the means to wage nuclear war remains unclear, as does much of Kim Jong-un’s life before becoming President. The secretive… 12/04/2013
Foreigners remain in Pyongyang as residents are prepared for war Foreigners in Pyongyang still showed no signs of leaving North Korea a week after the Foreign Ministry warned that it could not guarantee their safety after… 11/04/2013
Once upon a time, when Kim Jong-un starred in Grease…Although nowadays he is firing nuclear threats to the USA, there was apparently a time when Kim Jong-un fully embraced American culture, according to… 10/04/2013
North Korea warns foreigners to leave South Korea North Korea has raised tensions again in its dispute with the South by warning foreigners to leave in case war breaks out. Pyongyang’s official KCNA news… 09/04/2013
N Korea calls for foreign embassy evacuations North Korea has asked foreign embassies to consider moving staff out after warning it cannot guarantee the safety of diplomats. The request follows… 05/04/2013
Report of missile movement raises tension on Korean Peninsula North Korea continues to cause unease following reports from South Korea that two intermediate range missiles on mobile launchers have been placed and hidden… 05/04/2013
N. Korea approves nuclear strike on USThe North Korean army said Thursday it had final approval to launch “merciless” military strikes on the United States, involving the possible use of… 03/04/2013
North Korean combat training – nocomment North Korean State Television, KRT, released footage of North Korean athletes from the country’s Defence Sports Team participating in military training… 02/04/2013
Korean threats continue, no military moves seen As tensions ratcheted higher on the Korean peninsula, the shrill rhetoric from the North has been garnished with state television video of military… 01/04/2013
South Korea promises ‘strong response’ to threats from North South Korean President Park Geun-hye said on Monday there will be a strong and swift military response to any further North Korean provocation without regard… 01/04/2013
North Korea launches economic threat North Korea’s military threats against the South and the US have now turned into economic ones. The latest warns of a shut down of the Kaesong factory… 31/03/2013
North Korea’s war threats are unacceptable, says Seoul North Korea has stepped up its angry rhetoric, saying it is entering a “state of war” with the South. Pyongyang has been threatening to attack its neighbour… 30/03/2013
Pyongyang’s threats cause concern on South Korean island On Yeonpyeong island, anxiety over North Korea’s rhetoric runs deep. The South Korean territory, which is close to its northern neighbour, was shelled by… 30/03/2013
North Korea announces ‘state of war’ with the South North Korea has ignored international calls for calm and announced it is entering what it says is a ‘state of war’ with South Korea. The escalation in… 30/03/2013
Mass rally held as North Korea steps up threats – nocomment Thousands of North Koreans have turned out for a mass rally in Pyongyang, in support of their leaders’ call to arms. 29/03/2013
Russia expresses concern over military activity near North Korea Soldiers have joined a mass rally in the North Korean capital Pyongyang, after leader Kim Jong-un stepped up threats against the US. He has signed off an… 29/03/2013
Like father, like son: Kim Jong-un looking at thingsHe may be in only his third year in office, but North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has already shown he is willing to match and even out-do the provocative… 29/03/2013
Mass rally held as North Korea steps up threats Thousands of North Koreans have turned out for a mass rally in Pyongyang, in support of their leaders’ call to arms. Soldiers and students chanted “death to… 29/03/2013
North Korea in nuclear hysterics The hotline to North Korea has gone cold. They have stopped answering on this last channel of communication. The North has said that with war possible at any… 27/03/2013
North Korea in ‘combat posture’ North Korea has delivered a threat which is being taken more seriously than the usual anti-US rhetoric. The North has said all field artillery, including… 26/03/2013
US says it’s ready for any N. Korean military strike The US has condemned North Korea’s threat of military action against it, warning it’s ready for “any contingency”. Pentagon spokesperson George Little told… 26/03/2013
What next for Dennis Rodman, the unlikely ambassador?It all started with the announcement of his visit to North Korea, something very few heads of state have done. And after meeting the secretive state’s… 22/03/2013
Kim Jong-un is a father and it’s a girl, says Dennis RodmanNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un is a father, according to flamboyant former NBA star Dennis Rodman who recently journeyed to the secretive authoritarian… 19/03/2013
South Koreans react to North Korea UN sanctions There have been mixed reactions in South Korea, after the UN’s decided to step up sanctions against Pyongyang and the North’s reaction to end all… 08/03/2013
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un on the frontline Amid high tensions between North Korea and the international community, North Korean media has released photographs of leader Kim Jong-un visiting military… 08/03/2013
Basketball star Rodman salutes ‘awesome’ North Korea host Kim Jong-un The leader of North Korea is an “awesome guy”, according to former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman. The athlete, known for his tattoos, body piercings and… 01/03/2013
Asia, a cold new era Launching a rocket this week that could double as a ballistic missile was a North Korean demonstration of Communist military capability. It said Pyongyang… 20/12/2012
North Korea: first anniversary of Kim Jong-Il’s death – nocomment North Korea staged a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Il. 17/12/2012
North Korea celebrates the successful launch of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 – nocomment North Korea held a mass rally on Friday (December 14), attended by thousands to mark the successful rocket launch of the second version of satellite… 14/12/2012
Protesters burn effigy of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un after North’s rocket launchAnti-North Korean protesters burn an effigy of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un and its flag during a protest blaming the North’s rocket launch in central… 12/12/2012
Gymnastics for Kim Il-sung – nocomment Around 100,000 North Koreans took part in the country’s latest synchronised dance and gymnastics show at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium. These so-called… 02/08/2012
North Korea celebrates Kim Jong-un’s new title – nocomment Hundreds of soldiers and students danced in Pyongyang’s plazas celebrating the promotion of country’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, to the military’s top rank. His new… 20/07/2012
North Korea: Children’s celebration – nocomment About 20,000 children across North Korea celebrated the 66th anniversary of the Korean Children’s Union. 05/06/2012
Children invited to Pyongyang – nocomment North Korea sent thousands of its children on holiday to the capital Pyongyang this week, in what state media reported was a gift from the country’s new… 03/06/2012
Kim Jong-un visits Pyongyang Central Zoo – nocomment North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un tours a zoo in the capital Pyongyang as one of a series of appearances which some observers see as part of efforts to cement… 28/05/2012
North Korea marks Army Day – nocomment Young North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and high-ranking officials celebrate 80th anniversary of North Korean army on Wednesday 25 April. They also paid respect… 26/04/2012
North Korea: leaders statues unveiled – nocomment North Korea unveiled giant statues of its former leaders Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il. 14/04/2012
South Koreans protest against North Korea rocket launchSouth Korean Protesters burn an effigy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un bound on a mock North Korean missile during a protest against the North’s rocket… 13/04/2012
Kim Jong-un poses with Korean People’s ArmyNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un poses as he visits the Command of Large Combined Unit 671 of the Korean People’s Army at an undisclosed location in this… 22/01/2012
North Korean military officers pledge allegiance to Kim Jong-un – nocomment North Korea’s state television showed its top military officers again swearing fervent pledges of loyalty, vowing to become “human rifles and bombs” to defend… 11/01/2012
North Koreans rally in show of support for Kim Jong-un – nocomment North Koreans took part in a ritual rally in Pyongyang on Tuesday, to show support for their country’s policies and new leader Kim Jong-un. 04/01/2012
North Koreans honour Kim Jong-il – nocomment Thousands gathered in Pyongyang’s main square for a memorial in honour of the country’s late leader Kim Jong-il. 30/12/2011
Kim Jong-il’s funeral – nocomment North Korea has begun two days of funeral ceremonies for its late leader Kim Jong-il. State television showed thousands of soldiers and civilians lining the… 28/12/2011
The life and times of a ‘Dear’ leader Little was known about the North Korean leader Kim Jong-il outside his country. The notoriously reclusive “Dear Leader” avoided travelling, seldom going… 19/12/2011
When Rodman meets… Kim Jong-un!Voice of Korea, the international broadcasting service of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, has posted on its YouTube account a full video report… 05/03/2013
North Korean leader in peace call to the SouthThree weeks after what was seen as the provocative launch of a long-range rocket, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for an end to the confrontation… 01/01/2013
Seoul: N Korea can probably strike US west coastNorth Korea has probably developed long-range missiles that could hit the United States, according to the South Korean defence ministry. They came to the… 23/12/2012
N Korea marks death of Kim Jong-il one year onOn the one-year anniversary of the death of North Korea’s Kim Jong-il, there has been a day of mourning for the former leader. His son, and current leader… 17/12/2012
Patter of tiny feet for North Korea?North Korea may soon witness the birth of the fourth generation of its hereditary dictatorship as television pictures showed the wife of the country’s leader… 17/12/2012
Pyongyang parades satellite “victory”North Korea pulled out all the stops to celebrate its successful Wednesday rocket launch, and it is likely the capital Pyongyang will do it all again next… 14/12/2012
North Korea asks UN for food aid after floodsNorth Korea’s new young leader has told a senior Chinese official visiting Pyongyang that his government wants to develop the economy and improve people’s… 03/08/2012
UN set for North Korea flood aidHeavy rains continue to pound parts of North Korea, disrupting a clean up operation from major floods that have killed 88 people. A United Nations team… 31/07/2012
Korea’s Kim Jong-un is marriedNorth Korea’s new young leader is married, state media has confirmed. Commenting images of Kim Jong-un visiting a children’s playgroup, the presenter said… 25/07/2012
Leader Kim Jong-un named head of North Korea militaryNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been named marshal of the army, receiving the country’s top military rank. His new title, which puts him in charge of… 18/07/2012
North Korea military boss removed from his postMarking what may be the beginning of a purge of older officials, North Korean military chief Ri Yong-ho has been removed from his post. The decision was… 16/07/2012
Who’s that girl hanging around with Kim Jong-un?A woman has been spotted with a man. So why is this a big deal? Because it’s a woman. Because it’s North Korea. Because it’s Kim Jong-un. Speculation… 11/07/2012
Mickey Mouse dances for a dictatorThe Disney studios have complained at the unauthorised use of some of their most famous cartoon characters during a televised performance in North Korea… 11/07/2012
North Korea threatens Seoul’s media with rocket attacksNorth Korea has threatened to blow up South Korea’s top media companies after they criticised its new leader Kim Jung-un. Pyongyang warned that rockets… 04/06/2012
North Korean leader makes unprecedented speechNorth Korea’s new leader Kim Jong-un has delivered his first major public speech. He spoke for 20 minutes, the first time a North Korean leader has made a… 15/04/2012
North Korean leader makes first televised speechNorth Korea’s fresh-faced new leader has made his first speech in public. Kim Jong-un took to the podium, after soldiers and sailors showcased the hermit… 15/04/2012
North Korea: rocket launch for ‘weather satellite’North Korea has taken the rare step of showing off a rocket-launching site to foreign journalists. Pyongyang says the rocket, to be launched this week… 09/04/2012
N. Korea to defy UN with satellite launch next monthNorth Korea has announced it will put a satellite into orbit next month to mark the 100th anniversary of founder Kim Il-Sung’s birthday. The satellite will… 16/03/2012
N.Korea trades nuclear ambitions for foodIn a surprise breakthrough, Hillary Clinton has announced North Korea is to stop some of its nuclear programmes in return for US food aid. The deal comes… 01/03/2012
Defectors use balloons to send gifts to North KoreaNorth Korean defectors living in South Korea have sent food and gifts to their compatriots using balloons, ahead of their Lunar New Year. Ten balloons were… 20/01/2012
N Korea frees prisoners to commemorate dead leadersAn amnesty for political prisoners in North Korea has been announced – though the exact number of how many people will be freed remains unclear. The… 10/01/2012
South Korea urges reconciliation with NorthThe South Korean president is calling on North Korea’s new leader to take the opportunity to return to negotiations after the death of his father Kim… 02/01/2012
North Korea tells the world to expect no changeNorth Korea has told the world there will be no change in its stance towards South Korea and its allies after the death of Kim Jong-il. His son Kim Jong-un… 30/12/2011
North Korea lauds its new ‘Supreme Leader’North Korea lauded Kim Jong-un as its new “Supreme Leader” on Thursday. The son of the late Kim Jong-il appeared at a military parade in Pyongyang’s main… 29/12/2011
North Korea holds memorial service for Kim Jong-ilIt was the ‘grand finale’ of 13 days of mourning. Kim Jong-il’s son and successor, top officials and tens of thousands of troops and civilians have paid a… 29/12/2011
Snowy state funeral for North Korea’s Kim Jong-ilNorth Korea has bid a final farewell to the man it called its ‘Dear Leader.’ For three hours, Kim Jong-il’s funeral cortege headed through the snowy… 28/12/2011
Japan calls on China to keep North Korea stableChina is watching events in North Korea nervously, first in line to feel the effects of developments in its unpredictable, isolated ally. As Kim Jong-il’s… 28/12/2011
Defectors launch protest balloons from South KoreaJust south of the border, defectors from North Korea marked Kim Jong-il’s funeral by releasing giant balloons containing 200,000 anti-Pyongyang… 28/12/2011
North Korea: A new era?While North Korea gives an emotional farewell to its ‘dear leader’ Kim Jong-Il, who died of a heart attack on December 17, the world waits to see what will… 28/12/2011
North Korea holds funeral for Kim Jong-ilNorth Korea has begun two days of funeral ceremonies for its late leader Kim Jong-il. State television showed thousands of soldiers and civilians lining the… 28/12/2011
What will state funeral reveal of future North Korea?Preparations are in their final stages for the funeral of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in the capital Pyongyang on Wednesday. Observers too are getting… 27/12/2011
Kim Jong-un sheds tears at wake for dead fatherNorth Korean television has broadcast new pictures of the new leader Kim Jong-un wiping away tears at his father’s wake in Pyongyang. The programme said the… 27/12/2011
Kim Jong-un: North Korea’s ‘Supreme Commander’Kim Jong-un has been hailed ‘Supreme Commander’ of North Korea’s military. The new title, announced by national media, is another sign that he is… 24/12/2011
North Korea’s tense successionGoverning North Korea and the country’s dealings with the outside have entered a period of suspense. The world is waiting to see how the political-military… 21/12/2011
New North Korean leader to share power, source claimsNorth Korea’s new young leader has the backing of the military but will have to share power, a source has told the Reuters news agency. Untested Kim Jong-un… 21/12/2011
Millions of North Koreans pay their last respects to Kim Jong-ilAn estimated five million North Koreans have paid their respects to their late leader Kim Jong-il. The apparent emotional out-pouring appears to know no… 21/12/2011
China invites Kim Jong-un to BeijingChina has been quick to send an invitation for the new North Korean leader to visit Beijing. The Chinese President expressed his condolences over the death… 20/12/2011
Mourners weep at escalator used by Kim Jong-ilNorth Korean state media has released a still photograph of what is believed to have been Kim Jong-il’s last public appearance before he died. He is seen on… 20/12/2011
North Korea weeps for its “Dear Leader”North Koreans bowed in silence and reflected in the early morning mist as they tried to come to terms with the loss of the man they called their “Dear… 20/12/2011
North Korea’s uncertain futureThe world is holding its breath over what will happen next in North Korea, as the 29-year old heir of Kim Jong-il is set to take power. Euronews spoke to… 19/12/2011
What new world under North Korea’s new Kim?Like father, like son? Or will North Korea’s new Kim represent a break from the past? Will he wield real power, or will Kim Jong-un be just a figurehead… 19/12/2011
Missile test puts South Korea on edgeExperts in the region say the new leader of North Korea is likely to maintain what they call a militaristic path. And Monday’s testing of a short-range… 19/12/2011
Father to son: North Korea’s Kim dynastyKim Jong-un, youngest known son of Kim Jong-il, inherits his father’s role. North Korean media have been calling him the “Great Successor”. He is believed to… 19/12/2011
North Korea’s Kim Jong-il dies at 69North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-il has died at the age of 69. An emotional announcement on state television said he had died of physical and mental fatigue… 19/12/2011
World reacts to Kim Jong-il’s deathAs North Korea mourns, reaction to Kim Jong-il’s death has been coming in from around the world. US President Obama has spoken on the telephone to his… 19/12/2011
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-il diesThe leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-il has died at the age of 69. He’s believed to have suffered a heart attack on Saturday while travelling on a train. An… 19/12/2011
North Korea’s heir apparent ‘stars’ in documentaryHe is a four star general poised to take command of a nuclear armed nation of 24 million people. Kim Jong-un is reportedly yet to enter his thirtieth year and… 28/12/2010
N Korea military parades before Kim Jnr.North Korea’s military has been paraded in front of its leader Kim Jong-il and the son expected to succeed him. Kim Jong-un joined his father on a balcony… 10/10/2010
Rare images of Kim Jong-il alongside his sonIt is being described as further confirmation of the rise of the young man reportedly being groomed as the next leader of North Korea. Rare images have… 10/10/2010
N Korea releases Kim Jong-un picturesThe world has been getting its first sight of the man expected to become the next leader of North Korea. Experts believe Kim Jong-un will eventually replace… 30/09/2010
