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The Latest Breaking News from Kim Jong Un

A former North Korean operative gives his first interview since defecting

Kim Hyun-woo used to work for North Korea's top intelligence agency. He defected to South Korea in 2014 and is now on his first-ever visit to the United States.

WEKU

'Dollarization' of North Korean economy, once vital, now potential threat to Kim's rule

North Korea has tolerated the widespread use of more stable foreign currencies like U.S. dollars and the Chinese yuan since a bungled revaluation of the won in 2009 triggered runway inflation and public unrest

The Independent UK

Are Republican leaders actually coming to their senses?

Recent incidents have reflected a reaffirmation of traditional American values by GOP leaders who have framed some of their criticism of Donald Trump in moral terms. If not an earthquake, these developments are at least tremors that suggest something may be changing in the Republican Party.

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Republican White House hopeful Nikki Haley attacks Trump, DeSantis over Ukraine

Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley, U.N. ambassador under former President Donald Trump, went after her ex-boss and 2024 rival Ron DeSantis on Sunday over their refusal to say whether they want Ukraine to win its war against Russia.

Reuters

North Korean leader’s sister vows 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite, slams UN meeting

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed again to push for a second launch of a spy satellite

The Independent UK

North Korea denounces UN over satellite, 'gangster-like' US demand

North Korea denounced on Sunday the U.N. Security Council for discussing its recent satellite launch in response to a "gangster-like U.S. request", and it vowed to reject sanctions and take action to defend itself.

Reuters

DeSantis condemns Trump for congratulating ‘murderous dictator’ Kim Jong-un

Trump congratulated dictator after North Korea was admitted to the World Health Organisation’s Executive Board

The Independent UK

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China and Russia ignore US call at UN to condemn North Korea launch

China and Russia on Friday ignored a U.S. call for the U.N. Security Council to unite in condemning North Korea for its attempted satellite launch this week and instead blamed Washington for raising tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Reuters

Morning Digest | Judicial commission to probe Manipur ‘ethnic violence’, says Amit Shah; India beats Pakistan to win its fourth junior men’s Asia Cup hockey title, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

US calls for UN meeting on North Korea's attempted satellite launch

The United States has called for a U.N. Security Council meeting on Friday to discuss North Korea's attempted satellite launch this week, the spokesperson for the U.S. mission to the United Nations said.

Reuters

Kim Yo Jong promises more North Korea spy satellite launches

Country has conducted more than 100 weapons tests since January 2022 as it moves to modernise its military arsenal.

Al Jazeera

North Korean leader's sister slams US for criticizing failed satellite launch

The sister of North Korean Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of “gangster-like” hypocrisy for criticizing her country’s failed launch of a military spy satellite and insisted a successful launch will be made soon

The Independent UK

South Korea uses AI to measure North Korean leader's weight, lawmaker says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to weigh over 140 kg (308 lb) according to an artificial intelligence (AI) estimate, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday in a remark reflecting abiding interest in the health of the North's secretive ruler.

Reuters

AP News Digest 3:20 am

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Major embarrassment for Kim Jong Un as North Korea's 'spy satellite' FAILS during take-off

South Korean sailors were seen fishing refuge out of the sea near Eocheongo Island after the suspected spy satellite - which breaches international law - failed moments after its launch

Evening Standard

North Korea fails attempt to launch first spy satellite into space

The launch prompted evacuation alerts in South Korea and Japan

Reuters

North Korea's space launch programme and long-range missile projects

North Korea made a failed attempt at launching its first spy satellite on Wednesday, with the booster and payload plunging into the sea, North Korean state media said, a setback in its pursuit of a space programme that dates to the 1990s.

Bangkok Post

North Korea spy satellite crashes into sea

SEOUL: North Korea attempted to launch a spy satellite Wednesday but it crashed into the sea after a rocket failure, with the South Korean military retrieving part of the likely wreckage in a potential intelligence bonanza.

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Al Jazeera

North Korea says spy satellite ‘crashed into sea’

Much trumpeted launch confirmed to have failed after South Korea reported the rocket disappeared from radar early.

The Independent UK

North Korea launches rocket likely connected to military spy satellite, South Korea says

South Korea’s military says North Korea has launched a purported space-launch vehicle after announcing a plan to put its first military spy satellite into orbit

The New Daily

North Korea to launch first military spy satellite in June

North Korea has notified of a planned satellite launch in June.

WEKU

North Korea has notified Japan it plans to launch a satellite in the coming days

North Korea said that it plans to launch a satellite, which may be an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. It said the launch window is from May 31 to June 11.

Al Jazeera

Japan on standby for N Korea ‘satellite’ launch in next two weeks

Pyongyang has said previously it completed work on a spy satellite, but Tokyo says launch could be ballistic missile.

Reuters

Japan PM Kishida says willing to meet Kim Jong Un over kidnappings

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday he was willing to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to try and resolve the issue of Japanese nationals abducted in the 1960s and 1970s, media reported.

Reuters

North Korea spent the pandemic building a huge border wall

For North Koreans, the country's northern frontier long offered rare access to outside information, trade opportunities, and the best option for those seeking to flee.

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