The Latest Breaking News from Kim Ilsung

Escape from tyranny: the gentle pastor who smuggles North Koreans to freedom

Using footage shot by escapees, Beyond Utopia is a gripping film about the man of God on a mission to liberate North Koreans, end brainwashing – and topple Kim Jong-un’s totalitarian regime

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023

Ukraine war turns the tables as Russia seeks help from North Korea

Kim Jong-un’s grandfather founded North Korea with the backing of the Soviet Union, and was heavily reliant on its aid for decades

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023

North Koreans ordered to protect portraits of Kim Jong-un as tropical storm Khanun looms

State media urges citizens to focus on ‘ensuring the safety’ of propaganda relating to the Kim dynasty

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2023

Clash of the Kims as tyrant Jong-un's wife and sister's secret power struggle exposed

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was tipped to be his father's successor at just eight years old, so it wouldn't be premature for him to be eyeing his young daughter Kim Ju-Ae, who is said to be aged around 10, to take over after he dies

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023

Kim Jong-un grooming daughter to be next 'cult of personality' North Korea tyrant

Kim Ju-ae, who is thought to be around 9 and 11, made her fifth public appearance as Kim Jong-un held a 75th anniversary dinner of the North Korean People’s Army before an enormous parade of the Hermit Kingdom's nuclear arsenal

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023

Kim Jong-un names his favourite missile launcher a national hero of North Korea

The missile launcher was awarded the Hero of the Republic medal, usually reserved for those who "perform tremendous feats during battle, or for the party and state"

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023

Worth a Thousand Words: What Kim Jong‑Un’s Daughter Photo Tells

The appearance of Kim’s daughter at an ICBM launch underscores how the regime sees its nuclear weapons program as a fixture and that the North Korean leadership is willing and prepared to continue on this path.

The News Lens · Nov 24, 2022

Symbolism or succession clues? Debut of Kim Jong-un’s daughter sparks speculation over North Korea’s future

Reveal of Ju Ae raises questions over whether Kim, who is in his 30s and has battled poor health, is starting to think about his successor

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022

Mystery over new woman in Kim Jong-un’s inner circle

Woman has been pictured at North Korean leader’s side in recent months, often carrying a handbag

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2022

North and South Korea relations: what’s behind the tensions – in 30 seconds

Countries technically still at war though both sides continue to refer to the eventual unification of the peninsula

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2022