North Korea, Kim Jong-il

North Korea reopens to tourists just in time for late leader Kim Jong Il's birthday
The first tour is set to take place Feb. 12 to 18, when major celebrations are planned for the birthday of the country's late leader Kim Jong Il, one of North Korea's biggest holidays.
North Korea Reopens for Limited International Tourism to Celebrate Kim Jong Il's Birthday
This marks the first time North Korea has opened its borders to international tourism since January 2020. Tourists will be invited to Rason and have the opportunity to pay their respects to Kim Jong Il.
Inside Kim Jong-un's 'zombie army' as North Korean troops sacrifice themselves for Putin
Kim Jong-un sent 11,000 troops to Ukraine to back Putin's invasion, but western officials believe nearly a tenth of the fighting force have been wiped out.
North Korean leader Kim inspects nuclear facility and calls for bolstering arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a facility that produces nuclear material and called for bolstering the country’s nuclear capability, state media reported Wednesday, as it ramps up pressure on the United States following the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Kim Jong Un’s North Korean culture war
If there’s one thing that a despot wants, it is to stay in power. North Korea’s totalitarian Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, is no exception. Not only does he seek to maintain the survival of his
Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea’s Youth in Line
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.
North Korea: Kim Jong-un is sending a second wave of soldiers to Ukraine – here’s why
North Korea’s pact with Putin means sending thousands of troops to fight in Ukraine. But losses are significant.
First foreign tourists since pandemic invited to celebrate Kim Jong Il's birthday in North Korea
Koryo Tours, a Beijing-based tour operator, has opened bookings for trips to Rason to celebrate Kim Jong Il's birthday. "This tour will take you to the must-see sites in Rason, No
The West is seeing Kim Jong Un's army in action. The North Korean soldiers are brutal zealots undeterred in the face of death.
North Korean soldiers are capable, incredibly disciplined, and willing to die before they're captured. But they're also new ...
Trump Tried and Failed to Lure Kim Jong Un to Peace With Beachfront Condo Plan
Donald Trump’s plan to rebuild the devastated Gaza Strip as a new “Riviera” appears to be taking a page from his playbook ...
Kim Jong-un blasts North Korean officials over 'drinking spree' in rare public rebuke
At a meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) this week, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un criticised dozens of officials ...
Trump Plans To Disarm North Korea, but Kim Wants More Nuclear Weapons
In an interview last week, President Trump called Kim Jong Un a "smart guy" and said he would reach out to the North Korean ...
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Fuming over huge losses, Kim Jong Un pulls the plug
North Korean troops have not fought in the Kursk region for weeks, fueling speculation about their possible withdrawal, ...
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Kim Jong Un’s Emphasis on Chongryon
Kim’s emphasis on Chongryon is distinct from that of his father and predecessor, Kim Jong Il. In the early years of that ...
Kim's North Korea Fires Nuclear-Capable Missiles: Photos
South Korea 's Yonhap News Agency said North Korea might be using a vertical cold-launch system to fire the missiles. The ...
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N. Korean leader Kim sends congratulatory message to reelected Belarusian president: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a congratulatory message to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who was ...