North Korea's Kim Jong Un chokes up, sheds tears during speech, issues rare apology over failures
A visibly emotional Kim thanked the troops for their sacrifices and apologised to citizens for failing to improve their lives.
Oct 12, 2020, 20:44 PM IST
North Korea's Kim Jong Un wishes quick recovery from COVID-19 to Donald Trump, Melania
Kim offered his sympathy and "warm greetings" to Trump and his wife, KCNA reported.
Oct 03, 2020, 10:29 AM IST
VIDEO: Was the plan is there for the Grand Destruction?
Kim's announcement will not stop 'nuclear plan'.
Sep 28, 2020, 09:30 AM IST
Very sorry: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un apologises for killing South Korean official
North Korea expressed regret on Friday for having shot dead a South Korean man to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the South`s national security adviser said, amid growing public and political outrage.
Sep 25, 2020, 14:57 PM IST
Typhoons blow North Koreas economic plans further off course
After surveying the typhoon damage suffered by his impoverished country, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told party loyalists they would have to rethink plans for an economy already hobbled by sanctions and more recently coronavirus restrictions.
Sep 09, 2020, 13:58 PM IST
DNA: North Korea releases new photos of Kim Jong-un amid reports he’s in a coma
North Korea’s state news agency has released new photos of Kim Jong-un amid reports that he’s been in a coma for months and ceded some power to his sister.
Aug 26, 2020, 23:30 PM IST
North Korea releases new pictures of leader Kim Jong-Un days after reports claimed he was in coma
Days after a South Korean diplomat claimed that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un was in a coma, the communist nation has issued new photos of the reclusive leader.
Aug 26, 2020, 15:16 PM IST
Kim Jong Un visits chicken farm, calls for improvements amid food crisis in North Korea
North Korea has been reeling under extreme food shortage for decades.
Jul 24, 2020, 10:30 AM IST
Kim Jong Un urges North Koreans to keep up coronavirus fight
Describing its anti-virus efforts as a 'matter of national existence,' North Korea earlier this year shut down nearly all cross-border traffic, banned tourists and mobilised health workers to quarantine anyone with similar symptoms to the disease.
Jul 03, 2020, 14:30 PM IST
North Korea’s illicit smuggling network ‘Office 39’ helps Kim Jong-un maintain life of luxury
Reports allege that inside something called 'Office 39' activities like drugs manufacturing and trafficking, counterfeiting, gold smuggling, arms dealing and slave labor are managed and sponsored.
Jun 28, 2020, 16:39 PM IST
South Korea's President Moon Jae-in urges North Korea to keep peace deals, return to talks
Moon`s remarks came as South Korea marked the 20th anniversary on Monday of the first summit between the two nations, which had pledged to step up dialogue and cooperation.
Jun 15, 2020, 16:09 PM IST
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's sister threatens to take 'military action' South Korea
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, on Saturday (June 13) issued fresh threat to South Korea saying that Pyongyang will will take "action" against the South and order its military to take action.
Jun 14, 2020, 08:17 AM IST
North Korea says little reason to maintain ties with US: Reports
US policies prove Washington remains a long-term threat to the North Korean state and its people and North Korea will develop more reliable military forces to counter that threat.
Jun 12, 2020, 08:08 AM IST
Amid economic crisis, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un touts self-sufficient economy
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a meeting of the politburo of the country’s ruling Workers Party to hold disucssions over the economic projects of the country, reported state news agency KCNA on Monday (July 8)
Jun 08, 2020, 06:42 AM IST
Kim Jong Un's calendar has no day-offs, holidays or birthdays, says state media
The Rodong Sinmun's article also stated that the Supreme Leader is continuing a no-sleep, no-rest, high-intensity schedule at this moment.
May 18, 2020, 18:58 PM IST
Removal of portraits of Kim Jong-un's dad, grandfather sparks rumors of his death
In a significant development, huge portraits of Kim's grandfather and father, Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, were suddenly removed from Kim Il Sung Square in North Korea's Pyongyang, sparking rumours over the heatlh of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
May 18, 2020, 14:52 PM IST
Inside North Korea leader Kim Jong Un’s inner circle of powerful women
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is known for making people guess about his plans and he is also adept at confusing analysts about the presence of women in his life.
May 11, 2020, 09:10 AM IST
Speculations over North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's health not true, no sign of heart surgery: South Korean spy agency
South Korea's spy agency National Intelligence Service (NIS) on Wednesday (April 6) strongly rejected rynours that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is unwell and has undergone heart surgery, asserting that he is ruling the communist nation as usual.
May 07, 2020, 07:52 AM IST
North Korean elite faces 'purging' after Kim Jong-Un's reappearance
It seems that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un decided to "lay low" for some dyas in order to see how the North Korean elite reacted to rumours of his death, said Outsiders host James Morrow.
May 06, 2020, 11:50 AM IST
Donald Trump hails Kim reappearance, but North Korea denuclearization prospects bleak
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday welcomed the reemergence of North Korea`s Kim Jong Un after weeks of speculation about his health, but prospects for the U.S. efforts to persuade Pyongyang to denuclearize appear as bleak as ever.
May 03, 2020, 21:09 PM IST
