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Kim Jong-un takes his signature train to Beijing ahead of army parade

Kim left Pyongyang with an entourage of senior officials on Monday. What do we know about his famous armoured train?

02/09/2025

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Kim meets families of troops killed fighting for Russia in Kursk

It follows last week's ceremony in Pyongyang, where Kim paid tribute to soldiers who returned from combat in Ukraine, an event where the North Korean leader was seen sobbing in tears and placing posthumous state awards on the soldiers' corpses.

31/08/2025

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What missiles does North Korea have in its weapon arsenal?

North Korea launched two near-air defence missiles that had “suitable combat capability.” But what do we know about the other weapons in their arsenal?

31/08/2025

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un to attend Beijing military parade with Putin

It will be the first time that Kim has appeared at a multilateral event since assuming power in 2011.

28/08/2025

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Kim Jong Un leads Pyongyang ceremony for troops who fought in Ukraine

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un led a ceremony in Pyongyang on Friday to honour troops who fought in Ukraine and to commemorate those killed, according to state media.

22/08/2025

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Kim Jong-un welcomes soldiers back home from fighting for Russia

State-controlled Korean Central News Agency said Kim awarded state "hero" titles to commanders and soldiers who returned after fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk border region.

22/08/2025

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Chinese national in US jailed for sending weapons to North Korea

Shenghua Wen, 42, received around $2 million (€1.7 million) from North Korean officials to ship firearms and ammunition from California.

20/08/2025

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South Korea-US drills trigger Kim Jong-un to vow nuclear force boost

Pyongyang has long denounced the allies’ joint drills as invasion rehearsals and Kim has often used them to justify his own military displays and testing activities aimed at expanding his nuclear weapons programme.

19/08/2025

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Kim Jong-un's sister mocks South Korean attempts to improve relations

Kim Yo-jong said on Thursday that Seoul's attitude towards North Korea “remains unchanged and can never change”.

14/08/2025

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North Korea opens new beach resort to locals but bans foreign tourists

North Koreans have begun visiting the newly opened Wonsan-Kalma beach resort, a state-run complex said to accommodate up to 20,000 people, according to official media.

29/07/2025

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North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening

No official explanation was provided, but analysts suggest the decision may be linked to Russian media report implying the resort was populated by mobilised locals rather than genuine holidaymakers.

18/07/2025

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Which tourists is North Korea hoping to attract with new resort?

Plans for North Korea's mega resort remain unclear, as the country is unlikely to fully reopen its borders and embrace Western tourists anytime soon. Instead, it could turn to Russian and Chinese tourists.

02/07/2025

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Six Americans detained for trying to send Bibles to North Korea

The incident comes as South Korea’s new liberal government seeks to ease friction with Pyongyang and restart long-dormant talks.

27/06/2025

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North Korea to open beach resort as Kim Jong-un eyes tourism

The Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone can accommodate roughly 20,000 guests a year, according to state-run media.

26/06/2025

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North Korea relaunches damaged warship after botched unveiling

Leader Kim Jong-un attended the ceremony, claiming the warship’s return demonstrates the country’s determination to expand its naval power in response to “US-led hostilities”.

13/06/2025

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North Korea salvages capsized destroyer after Kim slams failed launch

The incident drew fierce criticism from the North Korean dictator, who called the mishap a “criminal act,” resulting in the arrest of several officials.

06/06/2025

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North Korea says US 'Golden Dome' system risks nuclear war in space

Pyongyang's warning comes a week after US President Donald Trump gave more information about the initiative.

27/05/2025

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North Korea detains four officials over naval destroyer debacle

Kim Jong-un last week described the damage to the 5,000-tonne ship as a "criminal act caused by absolute carelessness".

26/05/2025

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un furious after failed naval destroyer launch

The country's leader said the damage caused to the 5,000-tonne ship during its unveiling was the result of 'absolute carelessness' and 'irresponsibility'.

22/05/2025

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North Korea confirms missile tests in nuclear strike simulation

South Korea condemned the launches as 'a clear act of provocation' and linked them to North Korea's suspected weapons exports to Russia.

09/05/2025

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Kim Jong-un revisits North Korea's new destroyer for missile test

Experts say Pyongyang's first-ever long-endurance warship, named Choe Hyon, was likely built with Russian assistance.

01/05/2025

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About 600 North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia, Seoul says

Pyongyang this week confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to help Russia recapture parts of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.

30/04/2025

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North Korea confirms sending troops to fight for Russia

Moscow and Pyongyang until now had responded vaguely to the South Korean and Western claims of the troop deployment.

28/04/2025

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Kim Jong-un makes appearance in Pyongyang alongside his daughter

The event was held on 'the Day of the Sun', the national holiday that marks the birthday of the country's founder Kim Il-sung.

16/04/2025

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Kim Yo Jong mocks Western calls to denuclearise North Korea

Tensions in the regions have increased as Kim Jong Un continues to flaunt his military nuclear capabilities and align with Russia over President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

09/04/2025

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North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia this year, says Seoul

Kim Jong-un's soldiers, who have been fighting in Russia's Kursk region against the Ukrainian army, are said to have suffered heavy losses.

27/03/2025