Kim, North Korea

North Korea’s Kim slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program.
North Korea’s Kim Reiterates Policy of Developing Nuclear Forces
Kim Jong Un reiterated North Korea’s policy of developing its nuclear forces, saying he would bolster deterrence, as the nation marked the anniversary of the Korean People’s Army.
President Trump says 'we will have relations with North Korea'; it's a 'big asset' that he gets along with Kim
President Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House and touted his good relationship with Kim Jong Un from meetings in his first term.
North Korea to expand nuclear weapons programme, says Kim Jong-un
The warning came after Kim accused the US of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula through its alliance with South Korea and Japan.
North Korea reopens to tourists just in time for late leader Kim Jong Il's birthday
The first tour is set to take place Feb. 12 to 18, when major celebrations are planned for the birthday of the country's late leader Kim Jong Il, one of North Korea's biggest holidays.
Trump Plans To Disarm North Korea, but Kim Wants More Nuclear Weapons
In an interview last week, President Trump called Kim Jong Un a "smart guy" and said he would reach out to the North Korean leader.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Vows to Further Develop Nuclear Forces
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kangdong County Hospital and General Service Center in Kangdong County, North Korea, February 6, 2025, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.
North Korean leader Kim marks anniversary of army and hits out at US
Kim Jong Un said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program, state media reported Sunday.
North Korea Refuses to Give Up Nuclear Weapons
Leader Kim Jong Un pledged to pursue "sustained countermeasures," citing security ties between the U.S. and its regional allies.
Kim Jong Un Snubs Trump by Vowing to Bolster Nuclear Weapons Program
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to bolster his nuclear weapons program in response to the U.S.’s enhanced security partnership with South Korea and Japan. Last year, the U.S. expanded bilateral military exercises with South Korean and trilateral training with South Korea and Japan.
North Korea Threatens Punishment Over Ukraine War Deployment 'Rumors'
North Koreans are increasingly aware of the Russia deployment, despite state efforts to keep a tight lid on it, local sources ...
Kim Jong-un purges dozens of North Korea officials after they're caught on 'boozing spree'
Dozens of officials in North Korea have been removed from their roles by Kim Jong-un after a drinking spree said to be ...
Is North Korea’s Kim hinting to Trump on bromance part 4 with less hardline statement?
Kim Jong-un’s comments on Washington’s regional moves are a hint at a precondition for a fourth summit between him and Trump, ...
U.S., South Korea hold live-fire drills near tense border with North Korea
The United States and South Korea held live-fire drills Monday near the demilitarized zone as tensions remain high with ...
Russia is sending 'hundreds' of its war wounded for treatment in North Korea, ambassador says
The Russian soldiers would be treated in North Korean medical facilities, said Matsegora, Moscow's longtime diplomat to ...
Kim Jong Un Accuses US of Prolonging Ukraine War
"Our army and people will invariably support and encourage the just cause of the Russian army," the North Korean leader said.
N. Korea raps US, Japan, S. Korea for inflaming regional tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lambasted the United States, Japan and South Korea for escalating tensions in the region, ...