Kim Jong-un
The Observer view on North Korea: only China can put a stop to Kim Jong-un’s latest round of nuclear sabre-rattling | Observer editorial
If Xi Jinping is serious about the country’s role as global peacemaker he must persuade Kim to calm down
Observer editorial
16, Apr, 2023 @5:31 AM
North Korea missile launch was new kind of ICBM, regime says, as first images emerge
Kim Jong-un hails development of new solid-fuel rocket that can be deployed more quickly
Justin McCurry in Tokyo and agencies
14, Apr, 2023 @12:49 AM
Nuclear nightmare: reckless leaders push the world back to the brink | Simon Tisdall
It’s not just Putin or the refusal of the main powers to disarm. Irresponsible regimes in Israel and North Korea are also raising global nuclear tensions
Simon Tisdall
19, Mar, 2023 @6:00 AM
What Prince Andrew, a Ugandan general and Kim Jong-un have in common | Simon Tisdall
Dynasties distort open societies and should be resisted - yet succession has become an obsession for political families
Simon Tisdall
19, Feb, 2023 @9:00 AM
North Korea puts on biggest ICBM display yet, with Kim Jong-un’s daughter centre stage
Kim Ju-ae attends anniversary military parade and banquet at which Kim Jong-un praises ‘strongest army in the world’
Justin McCurry in Tokyo and agencies
09, Feb, 2023 @5:30 AM
Kim Jong-un vows to ‘exponentially’ increase nuclear warhead production
North Korean leader marks New Year with fresh ballistic missile launch just hours into 2023
Justin McCurry in Osaka and agencies
01, Jan, 2023 @1:14 AM
Kim Jong-un daughter inspects another ICBM as leader hails North Korea’s nuclear power
Kim is joined by young daughter on inspection of his forces, increasing speculation that he is paving way for next generation of Kim dynasty
Staff and agencies
27, Nov, 2022 @5:38 AM
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
Justin McCurry in Tokyo
23, Nov, 2022 @6:43 AM
It’s too easy for the west to see North Korea as a WTF curiosity. We need to do better | Tania Branigan
As viral stories about the hermitic country abound, North Koreans face devastating hunger and Covid clampdowns, says Guardian leader writer Tania Branigan
Tania Branigan
14, Nov, 2022 @11:00 AM
The Ukraine war is deepening Russia’s ties with North Korea as well as Iran
Moscow’s growing need for armaments from Pyongyang is likely to lead to greater alignment of diplomatic and military interests
Peter Beaumont
07, Nov, 2022 @5:30 AM
Nuclear attack on US or allies would end Kim regime, says defense secretary
Lloyd Austin makes remark while Kim Jong-un’s government in Pyongyang has in recent days mounted a number of missile tests
Martin Pengelly
03, Nov, 2022 @6:40 PM
North Korea ICBM launch may have been a failure, South’s military says
Intercontinental ballistic missile is believed to have suffered in-flight malfunction, says Seoul, as Japan PM criticises ‘outrageous’ launch
Gavin Blair in Tokyo, and agencies
03, Nov, 2022 @3:56 AM
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