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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials
Kim condemns ‘incompetent’ party members for delays in government projects in advance of key ruling party meeting.
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says no chance of improved ties with the South
Powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rebukes claims she is open to more “communication”.
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Can China and South Korea reset complex ties after Xi-Lee summit?
Analysts say both countries increasingly rely on each other for economic and security reasons amid geopolitical churn.
N Korea’s Kim oversees hypersonic missile tests, cites geopolitical crisis
Kim underscores need to bolster N Korea’s nuclear deterrent, citing ‘recent geopolitical crisis’, state media reports.
North Korea fires missiles towards sea as South Korean leader visits China
The missile test comes as President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
South Korean President Lee to visit Beijing for pivotal 2nd summit with Xi
Analysts say summit signals Beijing’s desire to strengthen ties amid shifting regional alliances.
Kim Jong Un’s potential heir makes public visit to N Korean founder’s tomb
Kim Ju Ae’s first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum added to speculation she may become the next in line.
North Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range cruise missiles
Kim urges ‘unlimited and sustained’ development of nuclear combat forces as North Korea gears up for key party congress.
N Korea, Russia bound in ‘blood’ of war, Kim tells Putin in New Year note
North Korean and Russian leaders celebrate their ‘precious’ shared experience of war, bloodshed in New Year greetings.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pushes more missile production as ‘war deterrent’
North Korean leader calls for increased production of missiles, shells and more factories to produce them.
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