![]() North Korean leader named 'general secretary' of his partyThe 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 arsenalNorth 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 failedNorth Korean leader kicks off Workers' Party congress, acknowledges his five-year economic plan failed to meet its goals.![]() North Korean attempt to steal Covid-19 vaccine data foiledNorth Korean & Russian governments have allegedly made multiple attempts to hack into pharma companies' computers.![]() The quadruple threat: North Korea, China, Pakistan and IranNorth Korea renews cooperation with Iran on weapons development, with broader links to China and Pakistan. Op-ed.![]() Watch: Kim Jong-un cries about Covid, displays new weaponNorth Korean leader takes off glasses to wipe away tears as he speaks about international sanctions, the pandemic and natural disasters![]() 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.![]() U.S. government report: N. Korea has 60 nuclear bombs, 5000 tons of chemical weaponsUS attributes N. Korean weapons stockpiling to fear that foreign nations will try to impose regime change.![]() Kim Jong Un orders pet dogs confiscated in North Korean capitalAuthorities identified households with pet dogs and are forcing them to give them up or forcefully confiscating them and putting them down.![]() UN report: North Korea pressing on with its nuclear programReports by experts says North Korea is pressing on with nuclear weapons program and has “probably developed miniaturized nuclear devices”.![]() Kim: Our nuclear weapons guarantee our safetyNorth Korean leader says there will be no more war as the country’s nuclear weapons guarantee its safety and future.![]() North Korean city under lockdown following COVID-19 caseNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un places city of Kaesong under total lockdown after a person found with suspected COVID-19 symptoms.![]() North Korean leader's sister: Another summit will only benefit the USSister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says another summit between her brother and US President may not happen this year.![]() North Korea: We have no intention of resuming talks with USSenior North Korean official dismisses comments by South Korean President that another summit between Kim and Trump is in the works.![]() North Korean leader suspends military action against South KoreaNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un chairs meeting of Central Military Commission, decides to suspend military action plans against South Korea.![]() North Korea threatens to redeploy troops to border with SouthNorth Korea rejects South Korea’s offer to send special envoys, vows to redeploy troops to demilitarized border units.![]() North Korea breaks off deal with South, threatens military actionThe North's newly-appointed highest ranking female official threatened to "annihilate" her southern neighbor, completely cutting of ties.![]() North Korea: Washington remains a long-term threatNorth Korea says it sees no improvement in relations with the US, claims Trump only seeks to score political points.![]() North Korea cuts communication with South KoreaNorth Korea announces it will cut military and political communication links to its neighbor South Korea.![]() North Korean leader appears at party meetingKim 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 capabilitiesNorth Korean leader hosts military meeting to discuss new policies to bolster the country's nuclear capabilities.![]() Trump: Glad to see that Kim is wellUS President responds to photos published of North Korean leader's first public appearance since mid-April.![]() North Korean leader makes first public appearance since mid-AprilNorth Korean leader attends opening of a fertilizer factory, according to state media.![]() Pompeo: We haven’t seen KimSecretary of State says US is watching reports about the health of North Korean leader.![]() Officials: Kim could be hiding over fear of coronavirusSouth 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 wellSouth Korean official dismisses speculation about the health of North Korea's leader.![]() Report: North Korea's Kim Jong Un in vegetative stateKim Jong Un, Supreme Leader of North Korea, is in a vegetative state after surgery went wrong, Japanese report says.![]() Trump wishes North Korean leader wellUS President says he wishes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un well following speculation that he is in declining health.![]() Report: North Korean leader in grave danger following surgeryUS monitoring intelligence that Kim Jong Un is in grave danger after undergoing surgery.![]() Six Security Council members condemn North Korea's missile testsEuropean members of UN Security Council describe North Korea's recent missile tests as "provocative actions."![]() North Korea fires two missilesNorth Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast and into the Sea of Japan.![]() North Korea fires three projectilesSouth Korea's military says North Korea fired three unidentified projectiles, provides no further details.![]() US offers to help North Korea with coronavirusState Department says US “deeply concerned” about possible impact of a coronavirus outbreak in North Korea.![]() UN: North Korea enhanced nuclear and ballistic missile programs in breach of sanctionsNew UN report finds North Korea continued to enhance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs last year in breach of sanctions.![]() North Korea abandons nuclear freeze pledge, blames USNorth Korea says it is no longer bound by commitments to halt nuclear and missile testing after US failed to meet year-end deadline.![]() US asks North Korea to resume stalled nuclear talksWhite 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 talksAdviser for North Korean foreign ministry says leader won't restart talks with US despite birthday wishes from Trump.![]() Trump on war with Iran: I don't see that happeningUS President says he doesn't believe a war with Iran is on the horizon.![]() Pompeo: I hope Kim chooses peaceUS Secretary of State responds to North Korea's threats, says he hopes its leader will "take a different course".![]() Kim: US will 'suffer helplessly' if it maintains hostile approachNorth Korean leader warns the world will witness a "new strategic weapon" from his country in 2020, says US will suffer for its "hostility".![]() US national security adviser warns North Korea against missile testRobert O’Brien warns North Korean leader Kim Jong Un against conducting a ballistic missile test as a “Christmas gift" for the US.![]() North Korean leader convenes ruling party ahead of US deadlineKim 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 presentUS President says that North Korean may be planning to give him “a nice present” for Christmas rather than a missile launch.![]() Trump: We're watching North Korea very closelyTrump says he would be disappointed if something is “in the works” in North Korea.![]() US envoy calls on North Korea to resume talksUS special envoy for North Korea says Washington is willing to discuss “all issues of interest.”![]() North Korea conducts test meant to 'restrain US threat'North Korea conducts another test at satellite launch site, says its tests are designed to bolster its defenses.![]() Trump: Kim has 'everything' to loseUS President warns North Korean leader against hostility towards the United States.![]() North Korea: Denuclearization is 'off the table'North Korea’s ambassador to the UN says US attempt at dialogue was a "time-saving trick" and there's no need for lengthy talks now.![]() North Korean leader 'satisfied' after latest testKim Jong Un oversees “successful test” of super-large multiple launch rocket system.![]() Warmbier’s parents work to hold N. Korea accountable for abusesParents of Jewish American student working to find and shut down illicit North Korean business assets.![]() North Korean leader supervises air force drillKim Jong Un supervises air force drills after US and South Korea cancel joint drill in order to promote talks with North Korea.![]() Iran's contribution to human rightsCan you top this? The United Nations Human Rights Council commended Iran for its human rights record.![]() North Korea tests 'super-large rocket launchers'North Korea says Kim Jong Un was "satisfied" with successful tests of several rocket launchers.![]() North Korea 'running out of patience' with USSenior North Korean official: The close ties between Kim and Trump are not enough to prevent diplomacy from derailing.![]() Kim says he has a 'special' relationship with TrumpNorth Korean official media touts close relations between Kim and Trump, but says US policy makers are "hostile for no reason". |