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Glad to see North Korea leader Kim Jong-un is 'back and well': US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is glad to see that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, who was reported to be suffering from some serious health complication, was "back and well"."I, for one, am glad to see he is back, and well!" Trump tweetd.

May 03, 2020, 07:59 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un not coming out in public due to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, believe US and South Korea

Amid rising speculations over the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, South Korean and US officials have said that Kim is missing from public life because he is sheltering himself from the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 30, 2020, 10:03 AM IST

No sight of North Korea's Kim, real risk of famine in country, says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

The United States has caught no sight of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and is watching reports about his health, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, adding there was a real risk of famine in the country amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Apr 30, 2020, 08:46 AM IST

North Korea releases letter from leader Kim Jong Un to South African president dated April 27

In an apparent effort to dispel rumors about Kim Jong Un's well-being, North Korean state media on Monday (April 27) released a letter from the reclusive leader in which he congratulated South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Freedom Day.

Apr 28, 2020, 08:01 AM IST

Amid rising suspense, South Korea says North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is 'alive and well'

Amid rising speculations over the health of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, South Korea has reiterated that the reclusive leader is "alive and well."

Apr 27, 2020, 09:22 AM IST

Amid rising suspense, South Korea says North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is 'alive and well'

Amid rising speculations over the health of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, South Korea has reiterated that the reclusive leader is "alive and well."

Apr 27, 2020, 09:22 AM IST

Meet Kim Yo Jong, North Korea leader Kim Jong Un’s sister and likely successor

As suspense continues to get intense over North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s health, Kim Yo Jong - the reclusive leader's sister and closest aide - has grabbed the headlines and she is seen by many as possible successor to Kim in the communist nation.

Apr 26, 2020, 08:44 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's train possibly spotted at Wonsan resort

A special train possibly belonging to reclusive North Korean leader, ruler, Kim Jong-un, has been spotted at a resort town, claimed a Washington-based North Korea monitoring project, amid reorts that Kim is 'unwell'.

Apr 26, 2020, 07:45 AM IST

If Kim Jong Un dies, will his sister take charge of North Korea?

Kim Jong Un was last seen in state media on April 11 presiding over a political bureau meeting of the ruling Workers` Party, calling for strict measures against the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 25, 2020, 19:26 PM IST

China sends team of medical experts to North Korea amid concerns over Kim Jong-Un's health

A delegation led by a senior member of the Chinese Communist Party`s International Liaison Department left Beijing for North Korea on Thursday, two of the people said. The department is the main Chinese body dealing with neighbouring North Korea.

Apr 25, 2020, 11:40 AM IST

US President Donald Trump wishes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'well', says he is unsure of his health condition

Amid media reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is unwell and has undergone a surgery, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 21) wished him "well but did not make any comment on the health of the reclusive leader.

Apr 22, 2020, 07:54 AM IST

North Korea urges citizens to 'breakthrough barriers' as nuclear stand-off continues

Instead, the government has been hard at work in recent weeks using state media, propaganda posters, and performances to warn the public of a bumpy road ahead under the US and international pressure.

Jan 27, 2020, 11:00 AM IST

I think North Korea's Kim is a 'man of his word': US President Donald Trump

Hours after North Korean leader Kim said his country would continue developing nuclear programs and introduce a "new strategic weapon" in the near future, US President Trump said he got along with Kim and "we have to do what we have to do."

Jan 01, 2020, 09:05 AM IST

North Korea's Kim to unveil 'new path' in New Year speech after US misses deadline

In his New Year address, Kim Jong Un is expected to touch upon a wide range of issues from foreign affairs and military development to the economy and education. 

Dec 31, 2019, 12:24 PM IST

North Korea's Kim stressed 'positive and offensive security measures' at key party meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a meeting of top Workers` Party officials on Saturday to pore over important policy matters amid rising tension over his deadline for Washington to soften its stance in stalled negotiations aimed at dismantling Pyongyang`s nuclear and missile programmes.

Dec 30, 2019, 07:24 AM IST

US ready to deal with any North Korean 'Christmas gift': Donald Trump

North Korea warned Washington earlier this month of a possible “Christmas gift” after its leader Kim Jong Un gave the United States until the end of the year to propose new concessions in talks over his country’s nuclear arsenal and reducing tensions between the two long-time adversaries.

Dec 24, 2019, 22:01 PM IST

North Korea resumes insults of 'erratic old man' Donald Trump

Satellite imagery indicated on Monday that North Korea had tested a rocket engine, and a senior Pyongyang official called Donald Trump a "heedless and erratic old man", resuming insults of the U.S. president that had been set aside during a thaw.

Dec 09, 2019, 18:03 PM IST

North Korea warns US against using military force

The warning to the US came just hours after North Korea announced it would convene a rare gathering of top ruling-party officials later this month, and state media showed photos of leader Kim Jong Un taking a second symbolic horse ride on the country`s sacred Mt. Paektu.

Dec 04, 2019, 22:28 PM IST

North Korea says will not offer anything to US President Donald Trump without receiving in return: Report

North Korea was not interested in a summit that was "useless to itself", said the statement, under the name of Foreign Ministry adviser Kim Kye Gwan, referring to Trump`s message on Sunday to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Twitter.

Nov 18, 2019, 14:45 PM IST

Donald Trump tells North Korea's Kim to 'get the deal done'

US President Donald Trump, who has met Kim three times since 2018 over ending the North`s missile and nuclear programs, addressed Kim directly, referring to the one-party state`s ruler as "Mr. Chairman".

Nov 17, 2019, 22:54 PM IST