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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko presented North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a rifle during a visit to Pyongyang, coinciding with the signing of a new friendship treaty aimed at strengthening bilateral ties amidst international pressure.
Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been spotted driving a military tank, raising questions about her potential future role in North Korea's leadership. The event took place during a military exercise in Pyongyang.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced a remarkable win in the recent elections, with his party obtaining 99.93% of the votes. This election is notably marked by a high turnover of newly appointed officials within the Supreme People’s Assembly.
Kim Jong Un has indicated North Korea's willingness to establish better ties with the United States, contingent on the recognition of its nuclear arsenal. During a recent party congress, he emphasized the importance of mutual respect regarding nuclear status.
North Korean state media has showcased leader Kim Jong Un driving a mobile nuclear-capable rocket launcher in a military display held in Pyongyang. This demonstration highlights the advanced weaponry developed by the regime ahead of an upcoming party congress.
Kim Jong Un's 14-year-old daughter, Ju Ae, is expected to be announced as her father's heir during a significant party congress this month, according to South Korean intelligence reports. Legislators in Seoul have indicated that this move solidifies her status as the successor.
A recent Amnesty International report alleges that North Korean authorities are executing citizens, including schoolchildren, for watching the South Korean series Squid Game and other foreign media. The extreme measures are part of a broader crackdown on what the regime deems 'reactionary' content.
On January 27, North Korea launched at least two ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan, as reported by officials from Japan and South Korea. This escalation occurs shortly after a senior US defense official praised South Korea as a key ally.
A Tokyo court has ordered North Korea to pay 88 million Japanese yen to four individuals who were lured to the country decades ago under a propaganda scheme, only to face forced labour and restricted freedoms. The ruling, though symbolic due to enforcement challenges, has been hailed as historic by plaintiffs' lawyers.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has removed his vice president over issues related to a factory modernization initiative, seen as a step to reinforce discipline among top officials ahead of an important party congress.
