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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un reappointed as Chairman of the State Affairs Commission as North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly begins

Kim Jong-un has been reappointed as the Chairman of the State Affairs Commission during the Supreme People's Assembly in Pyongyang.

Mar 23 • 01:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is it a Step Towards Accepting Tourists? The Reopening of the Train Between China and North Korea and Its Significance for North Korea

The reopening of the international train service between Beijing and Pyongyang after nearly six years could signal a revival of tourism from China to North Korea, providing essential foreign currency for the regime.

Mar 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

BTS: The title song 'Swim' is a simple song like Pyongyang cold noodles

BTS returns with their fifth studio album 'Arirang', marking the beginning of a new chapter called 'BTS 2.0'.

Mar 20 • 02:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

North Korea: Kim Jong-un supervises exercises with a new tank

Kim Jong-un has overseen military exercises featuring a new tank designed to modernize North Korea's armed forces.

Mar 19 • 22:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The train to Pyongyang departs again… A breeze of inter-Korean and Sino-Korean exchanges

A train service from Beijing to Pyongyang has resumed for the first time in six years, signaling a restoration of transport links between North Korea and China amid recent diplomatic changes.

Mar 19 • 21:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Drone Command Controversy in Pyongyang: Restructuring Instead of Abolition

The South Korean Ministry of National Defense has decided to restructure the Drone Command instead of abolishing it, reallocating its operational duties to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines while retaining the headquarters for policy and educational purposes.

Mar 19 • 10:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Air China to resume Beijing-Pyongyang flights amid thawing ties

Air China is set to restart flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on March 30, 2024, after a six-year suspension due to COVID-19.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
World

Pyongyang fires over 10 ballistic missiles as U.S. drills continue

North Korea launched more than 10 ballistic missiles toward the East Sea amid ongoing U.S. military drills in South Korea.

Mar 14 • 14:50 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Air China to resume North Korea flights after 6 years amid warming ties

Air China announced it will resume flights to North Korea starting March 30, marking a significant development in Sino-North Korean relations after a six-year hiatus.

Mar 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Pyongyang launches 10 ballistic missiles following warnings about US and Seoul exercises

North Korea launched approximately ten unidentified ballistic missiles in response to recent military exercises conducted by the United States and South Korea, escalating tensions in the region.

Mar 14 • 07:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Pyongyang cancels its marathon, North Korea's sports opening to the world

Pyongyang has canceled its marathon scheduled for April 5, a rare opportunity for international participation in the country's tightly controlled sports landscape.

Mar 13 • 19:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Air China resumes Beijing-Pyongyang route... Accelerating human exchanges between North Korea and China

Air China will resume flights between Beijing and Pyongyang for the first time in six years, signaling increased human exchanges between North Korea and China.

Mar 13 • 12:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Photo] From Pyongyang to Beijing…Train crosses the Yalu River after 6 years

The North Korean-Chinese international passenger train linking Pyongyang and Beijing has resumed operation after a six-year hiatus.

Mar 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

When the Matildas played in North Korea a full stadium laughed at them

The Matildas faced an unusual and challenging match against North Korea in Pyongyang in 2007, marked by strict restrictions and an eerie quiet in the city.

Mar 12 • 20:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The first passenger train from China arrived in Pyongyang after a six-year break

A passenger train from China has arrived in Pyongyang for the first time in six years, signaling a resumption of train services suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Mar 12 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Train connecting China and North Korea arrives in Pyongyang after 6-year hiatus

A train service between China and North Korea resumed after a six-year suspension due to COVID-19 border closures, highlighting China's crucial support for North Korea.

Mar 12 • 10:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Kim Jong-un is photographed shooting firearms during a visit to a munitions factory in North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was seen testing firearms during a visit to a munitions factory in Pyongyang, accompanied by his daughter.

Mar 12 • 03:27 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

International Train Connecting Beijing and Pyongyang Resumes After Six Years

An international train service between Beijing and Pyongyang has resumed operations for the first time in six years following COVID-19-related suspensions.

Mar 12 • 03:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Kim Jong-un and his daughter supervise cruise missile launch

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a cruise missile test amid ongoing military exercises between South Korea and the United States, which Pyongyang views as invasion drills.

Mar 11 • 14:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

China and North Korea are resuming passenger train service that was suspended six years ago

China and North Korea are reinstating their passenger train service after a six-year hiatus, with trains set to run four times a week between Beijing and Pyongyang.

Mar 11 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

China and North Korea restore direct railway traffic between capitals

China has announced the resumption of passenger train service between Beijing and Pyongyang, which had been halted since 2020 due to North Korea's border closures during the pandemic.

Mar 11 • 05:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Train between China and North Korea resumes after six years and tickets are sold out

The first passenger train between Beijing and Pyongyang in six years sold out quickly, marking the resumption of an important transport link between North Korea and China.

Mar 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Kim Jong-un and his 13-year-old daughter supervise a new missile test amid tensions with the US and South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a cruise missile test amid ongoing joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States, which Pyongyang views as invasion drills.

Mar 11 • 04:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: North Korean News Agency: Pyongyang supports the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's leader and condemns the American-Israeli aggression

North Korea has expressed its support for Mojtaba Khamenei's selection as Iran's leader while condemning the actions of the United States and Israel.

Mar 10 • 19:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Train between Beijing and Pyongyang to resume after 6 years, North Korea may also be considering accepting tourists

The international train service between Beijing, China and Pyongyang, North Korea will restart on the 12th after being halted for six years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 10 • 11:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

International train from Pyongyang to Beijing resumes after six years… "North Korea-China exchanges will become more active"

The international passenger train connecting Beijing and Pyongyang is set to resume operation for the first time in six years, marking an uptick in exchanges between North Korea and China.

Mar 10 • 09:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un and Ri Sol-ju with Kim Ju-ae Watch 'Women's Day' Commemorative Performance

Kim Jong-un attended a commemorative performance for International Women's Day alongside his wife Ri Sol-ju and daughter Kim Ju-ae in Pyongyang.

Mar 9 • 00:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

On trial for 6 years in South Korea, a Pyongyang woman seeks to return home

A North Korean woman, Kim Ryun-hee, has spent six years on trial in South Korea, longing to return to North Korea despite being charged with violations of the National Security Act.

Mar 5 • 08:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

South Korea calls for the restoration of dialogue with its communist neighbor

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for the revival of dialogue with North Korea following Pyongyang's recent decision to sever diplomatic relations.

Mar 1 • 05:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

"Please send me to Pyongyang"… 'Pyongyang citizen' Kim Ryun-hee on trial for 6 years

Kim Ryun-hee, who has been on trial for six years for violating National Security Law, pleads for the right to return to her home in Pyongyang, citing her longing for her family.

Feb 27 • 08:37 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

North Korea: The ruling party's congress ends with a grand military parade in Pyongyang

Kim Jong-un concluded the ruling party's congress in North Korea with a military parade, expressing confidence in a historic turn for the party.

Feb 25 • 22:57 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
🇫🇷 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ North Korea leader's propaganda project: new homes for the families of 'young martyrs'

North Korea has announced the completion of a new residential area in Pyongyang designed for the families of soldiers who died fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Feb 21 • 09:50 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Kim presented the 'most powerful weapon in the world': 'When it is used, no one can expect God's protection'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un unveiled a new weapon system in Pyongyang, claiming it to be the most potent weapon globally, and warned of its devastating impact on adversaries.

Feb 19 • 15:39 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Kim honors the families of his soldiers who died in Ukraine and mixed reactions on the platforms

Kim Jong-un opened a luxurious residential area in Pyongyang dedicated to the families of soldiers who died fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Feb 17 • 14:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un and daughter attend ‘Pyongyang apartment’ completion ceremony, ‘May you enjoy happiness in a wonderful home’

Kim Jong-un attended the completion ceremony of a large housing project in Pyongyang, expressing hope for the residents' happiness in their new homes alongside his daughter, Kim Ju-ae.

Feb 17 • 00:54 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

North Korea builds homes for families of people killed fighting for Russia

North Korea has constructed a housing district in Pyongyang for the families of its soldiers who died fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Feb 16 • 16:27 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

North Korea honors troops who fought in Kursk (PHOTO)

North Korea's Kim Jong-un has inaugurated Saebyeol Street in Pyongyang, honoring soldiers who fought alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region during a conflict with Ukraine.

Feb 16 • 15:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The new neighborhood of Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang – inaugurates homes for families of soldiers killed in Ukraine (photos)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inaugurated a neighborhood in Pyongyang for families of soldiers who died fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine.

Feb 16 • 12:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

North Korea builds a neighborhood for families of soldiers who died supporting Russia

North Korea has inaugurated a new residential area in Pyongyang for families of soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Feb 16 • 08:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Relatives of Fallen North Koreans Get Their Own Street

A new street has been inaugurated in Pyongyang for the families of North Koreans who died in Ukraine supporting Russia's invasion.

Feb 16 • 06:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A Street for Families of Soldiers Killed Fighting Ukrainians Has Been Established in North Korea

North Korea has commemorated soldiers who died in combat against Ukrainians by inaugurating a new street in Pyongyang.

Feb 16 • 04:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Kim Jong-un unveils housing for families of North Koreans killed in Ukraine war

North Korea has inaugurated a housing district in Pyongyang for the families of soldiers who died fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, reflecting Kim Jong-un's commitment to honor the deceased.

Feb 16 • 03:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un attends the inauguration ceremony of 'Saebyeol Street', a new residence for families of dispatched soldiers: 'I feel more apologetic than joyous'

Kim Jong-un expressed regret over the sacrifices of families of dispatched soldiers during the inauguration of 'Saebyeol Street', a new residential area in Pyongyang.

Feb 16 • 03:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Defense Ministry, 'Pyongyang Drone Incursion' Former Drone Operations Chief Kim Yong-dae Dismissed

The former chief of drone operations, Kim Yong-dae, has been dismissed from his position due to his involvement in the controversial Pyongyang drone operation that led to charges of abuse of power.

Feb 12 • 05:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Defense Ministry removes Joint Chief of Staff Deputy and Operation Headquarters Chief related to state of emergency and Pyongyang drone incidents

The South Korean Defense Ministry has dismissed two high-ranking officials in connection with the emergency military rule and drone operations related to North Korea.

Feb 11 • 09:54 UTC

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