Jun 04 Kim Jong Un's sister vows North Korea will make 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed again Sunday to push for a second attempt to launch a spy satellite as she lambasted a U.N. Security Council meeting over the North’s first, failed launch. Continue reading
Apr 13 North Korea launches new type of missile, sparks evacuation confusion in Japan By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press A South Korean defense official said the military believes the test was of a new type of missile, possibly using solid fuel. It would be the first, if so. Continue reading
Mar 09 Kim Jong Un supervises North Korean troops simulating an attack on South By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a live-fire artillery drill simulating an attack on a South Korean airfield and called for his troops to be ready to respond to the enemies' "frantic war preparation moves."… Continue reading
Mar 09 North Korea fires short-range missile toward sea, South Korea says By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The launch came after the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned that her country is ready to take “quick, overwhelming action” against the United States and South Korea as the allies expand their military training to… Continue reading
Mar 07 Kim Jong Un's sister warns North Korea is ready to act against U.S., South Korea By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press The influential sister of North Korea’s leader warned Tuesday that her country is ready to take “quick, overwhelming action” against the United States and South Korea. Continue reading
Feb 25 North Korea shows signs of worsening food shortage during COVID pandemic By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Speculation about North Korea’s food insecurity has flared as its top leaders prepare to discuss the “very important and urgent task” of formulating a correct agricultural policy. Continue reading
Feb 08 North Korean military parade inspires questions of Kim's successor By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has brought his daughter to visit troops to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the country's army as he lauded the "irresistible might" of his nuclear-armed military. Continue reading
Jan 01 Kim Jong Un orders 'exponential' expansion of North Korea's nuclear arsenal By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the “exponential” expansion of his country’s nuclear arsenal and the development of a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile, state media reported Sunday, after he entered 2023 with another weapons launch following a record number of… Continue reading
Nov 27 Kim Jong Un's daughter appears again, fueling speculation over North Korea succession By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter made a public appearance again, this time with missile scientists and more honorific titles as her father’s “most beloved” or “precious” child. She’s only about 10, but her new, bold photos are deepening… Continue reading
Oct 10 North Korea confirms simulated use of nukes to 'wipe out' South Korean and U.S. enemies By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press North Korea says its recent barrage of missile launches were the simulated use of its tactical battlefield nuclear weapons to "hit and wipe out" potential South Korean and U.S. targets. Continue reading