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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un battling COVID-19

North Korean dictator said to be fighting a 'serious illness' with a 'high fever' that has been revealed to be COVID-19.

Putin to North Korean leader:

'We'll expand our bilateral relations'

Russian President speaks to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un amid tensions between the US and North Korea.

Kim Jong Un's sister chokes up describing her brother's illness

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Leader, blames South Korea for the virus and threatens retaliation.

Kim declares victory over COVID-19

North Korean leader declares victory after his country's emergency campaign against COVID-19.

Watch: North Korea's first lady cries during military parade

Kim Jong-un threatened nuclear action against the US, accusing the Biden administration of destroying relations between the two countries.

North Korean leader:

'We're ready for any military clash with the US'

Kim Jong Un says his country is ready to mobilize its nuclear war deterrent.

North Korea:

Kim orders army to help stabilize supply of medicines

The order comes as the country battles its first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak.

North Korea tests new guided weapons system

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises latest test of system meant to improve the country’s "tactical nukes".

Masses greet N. Korean leader in pompous celebration

Kim Jong Un surveyed masses of disciples as the hermit nation marked the 110th anniversary of regime founder and Kim's grandfather's birth.

Watch: North Korea's Hollywood-style missile launch video

Some viewers said the video was so good, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un was 'probably just trolling them'.

Kim Jong Un:

'We will prepare for long-term confrontation with US'

North Korea says it fired new type of intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-17.

North Korea tests 'new' ICBM that lands 170 km off Japan's coast

The North launched an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed within miles of Japan, raising new concerns over possible aggression.

North Korean leader:

'Reconnaissance satellites meant to monitor US activities'

Kim Jong Un says country will launch a number of reconnaissance satellites to provide real-time information on military actions by US.

North Korea confirms latest missile tests

Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits munitions factory producing a "major weapon system".

Kim attends North Korea's latest missile test

North Korea confirms it test-fired a hypersonic missile with its leader in attendance.

North Korean leader makes first public appearance in a month

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits new city near border with China, making first public appearance in 35 days.

North Korean leader willing to restore hotlines with South Korea

Kim Jong Un also accuses United States of proposing talks without changing its "hostile policy".

Keeping up with the Kims: The latest on N. Korea's '1st family'

Why has Kim adopted a new look and what’s going on with his wife and sister?

Kim rebukes officials following 'grave incident' in COVID fight

North Korean leader replaces several senior officials after "grave incident" in the country's efforts to defend itself against coronavirus.

Kim: Prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with US

North Korean leader says Biden's policy shows North should prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with the United States.

N. Korean leader's sister threatens US, Biden stays mum

N. Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister warns US against military drills while Biden continues trying to avoid confrontation.

North Korean leader's sister to Biden: Don't cause a stink

Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, warns new US administration against “causing a stink” if it wants peace.

Report: North Korea ignoring Biden's diplomatic outreach

Senior US official says North Korea has not responded to behind-the-scenes diplomatic outreach by Biden administration.

North Korean leader named 'general secretary' of his party

The move is largely symbolic as Kim Jong Un has been the party’s top leader since the death of his father, Kim Jong Il.

Kim threatens to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal

North Korean leader threatens to expand his nuclear arsenal, but says he will not use nuclear weapons first unless threatened.

North Korea's Kim admits economic plan failed

North Korean leader kicks off Workers' Party congress, acknowledges his five-year economic plan failed to meet its goals.

Is North Korean leader in a coma?

Former South Korean official claims Kim Jong Un has fallen into a coma and ceded over some of his power to his younger sister.

Kim Jong Un orders pet dogs confiscated in North Korean capital

Authorities identified households with pet dogs and are forcing them to give them up or forcefully confiscating them and putting them down.

Kim: Our nuclear weapons guarantee our safety

North Korean leader says there will be no more war as the country’s nuclear weapons guarantee its safety and future.

North Korean leader suspends military action against South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un chairs meeting of Central Military Commission, decides to suspend military action plans against South Korea.

North Korean leader appears at party meeting

Kim Jong Un stresses importance of "self-sufficient economy" in appearance at meeting of the politburo of the ruling Workers Party.

Kim discusses how to bolster nuclear capabilities

North Korean leader hosts military meeting to discuss new policies to bolster the country's nuclear capabilities.

Trump: Glad to see that Kim is well

US President responds to photos published of North Korean leader's first public appearance since mid-April.

Kim makes first public appearance since mid-April

North Korean leader attends opening of a fertilizer factory, according to state media.

Pompeo: We haven’t seen Kim

Secretary of State says US is watching reports about the health of North Korean leader.

Officials: Kim could be hiding over fear of coronavirus

South Korean minister and US sources say that fear of coronavirus could be keeping North Korean leader out of public sight.

Could Kim have been injured during a missile launch?

North Korean defector claims Kim Jong Un may have injured himself during a recent missile launch.

Trump hints he knows what happened to North Korean leader

"I do have a very good idea but I can't talk about it," says US President when asked about whereabouts of Kim Jong Un.

South Korean official: Kim is alive and well

South Korean official dismisses speculation about the health of North Korea's leader.

Senator: "I'll be shocked if Kim Jong Un isn't dead"

South Carolina senator says rumors of North Korean leader's death are probably true, adding Kim Jong Un is likely dead or comatose.

Report: Kim Jong Un in vegetative state

Kim Jong Un, Supreme Leader of North Korea, is in a vegetative state after surgery went wrong, Japanese report says.

Trump wishes North Korean leader well

US President says he wishes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un well following speculation that he is in declining health.

Report: North Korean leader in danger following surgery

US monitoring intelligence that Kim Jong Un is in grave danger after undergoing surgery.

US asks North Korea to resume stalled nuclear talks

White House national security adviser says Trump administration has reached out to the North Koreans to ask them to resume diplomacy.

North Korean official: Kim doesn't intend to restart talks

Adviser for North Korean foreign ministry says leader won't restart talks with US despite birthday wishes from Trump.

Pompeo: I hope Kim chooses peace

US Secretary of State responds to North Korea's threats, says he hopes its leader will "take a different course".

Kim threatens US as deadline passes

North Korean leader warns the world will witness a "new strategic weapon" from his country in 2020, says US will suffer for its "hostility".

North Korean leader convenes ruling party ahead of US deadline

Kim Jong Un meets top ruling party officials ahead of his deadline for US to change its stance on stalled talks.

Trump: Maybe Kim will give me a nice present

US President says that North Korean may be planning to give him “a nice present” for Christmas rather than a missile launch.

Trump: Kim has 'everything' to lose

US President warns North Korean leader against hostility towards the United States.

North Korean leader 'satisfied' after latest test

Kim Jong Un oversees “successful test” of super-large multiple launch rocket system.

North Korean leader supervises air force drill

Kim Jong Un supervises air force drills after US and South Korea cancel joint drill in order to promote talks with North Korea.

Kim says he has a 'special' relationship with Trump

North Korean official media touts close relations between Kim and Trump, but says US policy makers are "hostile for no reason".

Report: Kim invited Trump to visit North Korea

South Korean newspaper reports that North Korean leader sent US President a letter inviting him to visit Pyongyang.

North Korean leader supervises test of rocket launcher

North Korean media says Kim Jong Un supervised a fresh test of a "super-large multiple rocket launcher" system.

North Korean leader supervises test of 'newly developed' weapon

North Korean media says leader Kim Jong Un supervised test-firing of "super-large multiple rocket launcher".

North Korean leader inspects test of new weapon

North Korea says it will not negotiate with South Korea until it stops its joint military drills with the US.

Trump: I received a 'beautiful letter' from Kim

Trump says he received another letter from North Korean leader amid his country's recent missile tests.

Kim: Latest missile test a warning for US and South Korea

North Korean says his country’s launch of tactical guided missiles was warning to the US and South Korea’s joint military drills.

Trump: North Korean tests don't breach my agreement with Kim

Trump downplays North Korea’s missile tests, expresses optimism that Kim will do the right thing.