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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kim Jong Un's sister, Yo Jong, appointed as head of the General Affairs Department of the Workers' Party

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has been appointed head of the General Affairs Department of the Workers' Party, a significant practical role.

Feb 28 • 09:55 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Kim Jong-un courts Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un suggests that relations with the United States could improve if the U.S. government recognizes North Korea as a nuclear power, according to state media reports following an important party congress.

Feb 27 • 13:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un attended a military parade with his daughter

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un participated in a grand military parade in Pyongyang along with his daughter, raising speculations about succession.

Feb 26 • 13:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Leaving room for dialogue with the US administration, North Korea emphasizes 'hostile' relations with South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un highlighted a willingness for dialogue with the US while reinforcing 'hostile' relations with South Korea during the recently held Workers' Party Congress.

Feb 26 • 10:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] North Korea, Again Claiming 'Break in Relations', Should Not Give Up Efforts to Restore Trust

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared at the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party that there is no possibility of engaging in discussions with South Korea, reaffirming a hostile stance against the South.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year's annual working hours: 1846 hours... need to reduce by 100 hours to reach OECD average

South Korean workers averaged 1846 annual working hours in 2025, a decrease, but still over 100 hours above the OECD average target set for 2030.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Kim Jong-un suggests 'good relations' possible if the US retracts its hostile policies as party congress concludes

During the recent conclusion of the Korean Workers' Party Congress, Kim Jong-un stated that if the United States withdraws its hostile policy towards North Korea, there may be an opportunity for improved relations.

Feb 26 • 03:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Silent on US and South Korea, Kim Jong-un focuses on economy at WPK congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un emphasized economic self-reliance during a speech at the Workers' Party congress, vowing to advance the country’s five-year economic plan without external influence.

Feb 25 • 10:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The government implements 'total care for returning to work' for workers injured in industrial accidents, expanding support scope.

The South Korean government has launched a comprehensive program to support workers injured in industrial accidents by expanding the duration and scope of assistance during their recovery and job reintegration.

Feb 25 • 02:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Kim Yo Jong of North Korea's Leader Promoted at Party Congress

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has been promoted to a full department director by the Central Committee of the Workers' Party during a significant party congress in Pyongyang.

Feb 24 • 11:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, promoted to director of the party, likely to play a more active role

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has been elevated from deputy director to director of the Workers' Party, signaling a potential for a more prominent role in North Korean politics.

Feb 24 • 05:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Kim Jong-un's sister takes a higher position in the ruling party

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has been promoted to a higher position in the ruling Workers' Party, reflecting her increasing influence in decision-making circles.

Feb 24 • 04:24 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Kim Jong-Un's sister promoted in rare North Korea party congress

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has been promoted within the Workers’ Party during a rare congress in Pyongyang.

Feb 24 • 00:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Xi Jinping Ready to Collaborate with Kim Jong Un for a 'New Chapter' in Relations with North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his readiness to work with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to foster a new chapter in bilateral relations following Kim's re-election as general secretary of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party.

Feb 23 • 05:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Party Congress Indicates 'Facade of Prosperity': Former North Korean Room 39 Official Speaks of the Surface and the Backstage

North Korea's 9th Workers' Party Congress highlights Kim Jong Un's achievements while revealing a facade of economic prosperity, as indicated by former official Ri Jeong-ho who escaped to South Korea in 2014.

Feb 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Approval of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's continuation as head of the ruling party

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's new term as the party secretary has been approved at a party congress, according to state media.

Feb 22 • 22:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Kim re-elected as Secretary-General of North Korea's ruling party

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been re-elected as Secretary-General of the Workers' Party during its ninth congress, as reported by state media.

Feb 22 • 21:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un presents the 'next five years': four key points from the North Korean Workers' Party Congress

The 9th Congress of the Workers' Party of North Korea has opened in Pyongyang, where Kim Jong-un outlines the country's direction over the next five years, focusing on economic development and defense policies.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

North Korea, Second Day of Party Congress... Kim Jong-un's 'Important Report'

The North Korean Worker’s Party is currently on its second day of the 9th Congress, where Kim Jong-un has begun delivering a key report on party work and policies.

Feb 21 • 02:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Kim opens the "major tasks" conference.. nuclear ambitions and condemnation of "defeatism"

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened the 9th Workers' Party Congress, labeling it a historic turning point for the nation’s socialist goals amidst declarations of nuclear power and economic priorities.

Feb 20 • 10:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

North Korean Workers' Party Conference Opens... Kim Jong-un Says 'Approach the Conference with Optimism and Confidence'

The 9th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea opened with a speech by Kim Jong-un, who emphasized optimism and confidence in the achievements since the last congress.

Feb 20 • 00:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is it due to women's lack of 'effort'? [Wise Journalist Life]

The South Korean National Assembly has passed amendments to the school meal law, legally defining school meal workers and addressing their health and safety measures, while a survey reveals a stark contrast in gender wage perception between young men and women.

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Victory of Employment Succession for Korean GM After a Month: Thanks to Communication with Union Members

Korean GM reached an agreement to retain all employees from its Sejong Logistics Center after significant pressure from the workers' union and public commitment from the government regarding labor rights.

Feb 19 • 09:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Court: ‘Tada Drivers’ of Socar are Workers, Must Pay 1.4 Billion Won in Suspension Allowance

A South Korean court has ruled that freelance drivers for the ride-hailing service Tada qualify as employees under labor laws and are entitled to 1.4 billion won in unpaid suspension allowances.

Feb 19 • 07:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

10,000 New Houses for Heroes and Puppies, Pyongyang is Ready for the Big Day

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter inspected a newly completed housing complex for families of soldiers who died in the Ukraine war, just before the start of the Workers' Party congress in Pyongyang.

Feb 18 • 17:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The demand for cargo distribution by the Cargo Workers' Union is a legitimate exercise of the right to organize... The court cancels the Fair Trade Commission's disposition

A South Korean court ruled that the Cargo Workers' Union's request for specific cargo distribution percentages from companies is a legitimate exercise of their constitutional right to organize, and thus not subject to penalties under fair trade law.

Feb 18 • 11:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Yo-jong: “It’s fortunate that Jeong Dong-young expressed regret over the drone incursion… Attention must be paid to prevent recurrence”

Kim Yo-jong, the deputy director of North Korea's Workers' Party, praised South Korean Minister of Unification Jeong Dong-young's expression of regret over a recent drone incident, demanding measures to prevent recurrence.

Feb 13 • 00:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Seoul: North Korea's leader prepares his daughter to take over the country

South Korean intelligence reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is preparing his daughter as his political successor.

Feb 12 • 10:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Standards for Changing Workplace for Foreign Workers Revised, but Controversy Over 'Sabotage' Penalties

The South Korean government plans to revise the criteria for foreign workers changing jobs but faces criticism due to potential penalties for 'sabotage'.

Feb 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Discussion on Supplementing the Basic Law for Workers Intensifies... Experts Say 'Fines Should Be Imposed to Enhance Effectiveness'

The South Korean government has initiated a public discussion to gather opinions on the Basic Law for Workers' Rights and the introduction of a worker presumptive system, emphasizing the need for fines to increase compliance.

Feb 10 • 08:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Diver Who Worked on Excavating Korean Remains from the Japanese Jōsei Undersea Coal Mine Dies of Cardiac Arrest

A diver from Taiwan died of cardiac arrest while conducting excavations of remains at the Jōsei Undersea Coal Mine, where many Korean workers perished during Japanese occupation.

Feb 7 • 07:40 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

PST: North Korean IT Personnel are Hired by Norwegian Companies

North Korean IT workers deceived their way into being employed by Norwegian companies through remote work, using false identity documents and raising few questions due to satisfactory job performance, as reported by PST.

Feb 6 • 09:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

We Sell Weapons and They Sell Their Lives

The article discusses the current state of the South Korean stock market, highlighting the irrational exuberance and the impact it has on both investors and workers within corporate structures.

Feb 5 • 07:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump: ‘I didn’t know’ after 300 Korean workers arrested in Georgia

President Trump expressed that he was unaware of the mass arrest of approximately 300 Korean workers at a Hyundai plant in Georgia during a phone call with the state's governor, Brian Kemp, shortly after the incident occurred.

Feb 5 • 02:36 UTC

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