The Latest Breaking News from Kim Jong Un

North Korea to build 10,000-ton destroyer, state media says before Xi Jinping's visit

North Korea announced plans to build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un ordering the deployment of the Kang Gon and another warship. This comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit, as Kim seeks to bolster naval capabilities and deter nuclear war.

The Economic Times · Jun 6

Kim Jong Un shows off new warship and vows to arm North Korean navy with nuclear weapons ahead of Xi visit

Kim regime has ramped up displays of its nuclear and military strength in days before crucial visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The Independent UK · Jun 6

As US fights a war to reduce nuclear threat from Iran, North Korea builds new plant to ramp up weapon development at ‘exponential rate’

State media has been releasing photos of various site inspections and tests.

We Got This Covered · Jun 5

Xi Jinping to visit North Korea after 7 years as Kim expands nuclear programme

Chinese president Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, both countries announced on Friday, marking his first visit to the country in nearly seven years.

The Times of India · Jun 5

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea next week. This marks his first trip in almost seven years. The visit follows North Korea's recent reveal of a new facility for producing nuclear bomb ingredients. This development signals North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's intent to solidify his…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

Amid US-Iran war, North Korea flaunts new nuclear fuel facility, Kim Jong Un calls it "amazing, beyond rhetorical description"

North Korea has revealed a new facility for nuclear bomb fuel production, with Kim Jong Un vowing to exponentially expand the nation's nuclear capabilities. This development, amid global concerns and a renewed US-Iran conflict, signals a significant escalation in Pyongyang's weapons program. Experts believe the country's nuclear arsenal could now…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea has revealed a new facility for producing nuclear bomb fuels. Leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to significantly increase the country's nuclear arsenal. State media showed images of a large centrifuge hall, suggesting uranium enrichment. This move aligns with Kim's vows to expand the nuclear program amid perceived…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

North Korea unveils nuclear fuel plant as Kim vows 'exponential' boost to deterrent

North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility believed to produce fuel for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces “at an exponential rate”. Photos suggested the site may be a uranium enrichment facility. Kim has repeatedly cited US-led military threats as underpinning…

France 24 · Jun 4

Kim Jong Un unveils new uranium-enrichment facility and vows to beef up nuclear forces

North Korean leader says confrontations with ‘most ferocious enemies’ makes bolstering nuclear war deterrent an urgent task

The Independent UK · Jun 4

America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choice

The United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have diminished its influence. The article suggests focusing on reviving traditional diplomacy and humanitarian aid. It highlights the need for professional diplomats over amateurs. A reformed UN can still achieve limited…

The Economic Times · May 31