North Korea’s state media on Tuesday claimed the country test-fired a hypersonic missile under the watch of its leader Kim Jong-un, which it described as having “superb maneuverability” and can “precisely” hit a target 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) away. The “hypersonic gliding warhead” made a 600 kilometers (375 miles) “glide re-leap” and then a 240 kilometers…
North Korea’s Moral Challenge to President Biden
Commentary China and Russia are demanding that the United States agree to lift U.N. economic sanctions against North Korea, which was put in place in 2006 to stop its nuclear weapons programs. Just last month, Pyongyang fired a newly developed ballistic missile from a submarine in its fifth round of recent weapons tests, violating the sanctions…
North Korea Touts ‘Exceptional’ Health Benefits of Consuming Black Swans Amid Crippling Food Shortage
North Korea has started touting the “exceptional” health benefits of consuming black swans after breeding them, while also farming rabbits as the country battles a crippling food shortage, according to state media. “Black swan meat is delicious and has medicinal value,” the ruling party newspaper Rodong Sinmun said in an article published Monday. According to the newspaper, Ri…
Seoul: N. Korea’s Kim Lost 20 Kilograms but Remains Healthy
SEOUL, South Korea—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has recently lost about 20 kilograms (44 pounds), but remains healthy and is trying to boost public loyalty to him in the face of worsening economic problems, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Thursday. The National Intelligence Service gave the assessment during a closed-door parliamentary briefing, saying…
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Warns of ‘Destruction’ of S.Korean Ties
September 16, 2021
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SEOUL, South Korea—The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday criticized South Korea’s president and threatened a “complete destruction” of bilateral relations after both of the countries tested ballistic missiles hours apart. The launches of missiles underscored a return of tensions between the rivals at a time when talks aimed at…
Thinner, Energetic Kim Stands out at North Korean Parade
SEOUL, South Korea—At an unusual North Korean parade showcasing military dogs and virus workers in orange hazmat suits, leader Kim Jong Un still stood out by looking thinner and more energetic than he has in years. During the event that started late Wednesday, Kim, wearing a cream suit and a shiny white tie, emerged as…
Yeonmi Park: CCP Responsible for Tragic Dictatorship in North Korea
August 21, 2021
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is responsible for the tragedy in North Korea and the latter “couldn’t function” without them, according to North Korean defector, Yeonmi Park. In an interview with EpochTV’s “American Thought Leaders” program, Park, who is the author of “In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom,” said the CCP has played, and continues to…
Kim Jong Un’s Head Bandage Is Added to List of Health Mysteries
By Jon Herskovitz and Shinhye Kang From Bloomberg News North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has appeared in recent days with a bandage about the size of a few postage stamps on the back of his head, in the latest episode to stoke speculation about the reclusive leader’s health. The bandage was visible in state media…
Kim Berates North Korean Officials for ‘Crucial’ Virus Lapse
SEOUL, South Korea—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated top officials for failures in coronavirus prevention that caused a “great crisis,” using strong language that raised the specter of a mass outbreak in a country that would be scarcely able to handle it. The state media report Wednesday did not specify what “crucial” lapse had…
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Publicly Derides National Security Adviser’s Comment
Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, decried National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan’s recent comments, saying his expectation of resuming talks between the two countries “would plunge them into a greater disappointment.” In response to Kim Jong Un’s command last week ordering officials to prepare for both dialogue and confrontation, Sullivan told ABC News on Sunday…
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