Articles tagged with "North Korean leader Kim Jong Un"

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North Korea's Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw weapons tests of the 5,000-tonne destroyer Kang Kon, including cruise missiles and electronic warfare systems, ordering its commissioning within two months while reaffirming plans to strengthen the country's naval deterrent.

August 6, 2026

North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup

Pyongyang is under multiple sets of sanctions over its nuclear program, and the two Koreas remain technically at war because their 1950-53 conflict ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty.

June 23, 2026

North Korea's Kim reaffirms support for Russia's 'sacred' Ukraine war

Pyongyang has sent missiles, munitions and thousands of troops to assist Russia in Ukraine, and analysts say Moscow is sending financial aid, military technology, food and energy to the diplomatically isolated country in return.

April 27, 2026

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, right, shakes hands with visiting North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui prior to a meeting, in Beijing. (Xinhua via AP)

North Korea and China agree to strengthen ties, counter the US

North Korea and China agreed to deepen bilateral ties and resist US hegemonism following a recent summit between their leaders. Both countries pledged closer cooperation on regional and international issues.

September 29, 2025