Kim Jong-un
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
Trump admitted letters to Kim Jong-un were secret, audio reveals
Ex-president’s 2019 interview with Bob Woodward appears to undermine his defense in Mar-a-Lago records investigation
Chris Stein in Washington
19, Oct, 2022 @4:01 PM
The Guardian view on North Korea’s missile tests: growing risks, reduced response | Editorial
Editorial: Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities are increasing, but there is limited international capacity for or interest in addressing them
Editorial
12, Oct, 2022 @5:57 PM
North Korea says missile tests simulated striking South with tactical nuclear weapons
Kim Jong-un said his forces were ‘completely ready to hit and destroy targets at any time from any location’
Justin McCurry in Tokyo
10, Oct, 2022 @2:38 AM
What’s behind the sudden increase in missile tests from North Korea?
With six launches in 12 days, North Korea is flexing its muscles and taking advantage of geopolitical turmoil across the world
Justin McCurry in Tokyo
06, Oct, 2022 @4:37 AM
Kamala Harris hits out at North Korea’s ‘provocative nuclear rhetoric’ on DMZ visit
Pyongyang fired ballistic missiles into the sea just hours before US vice-president arrived in Seoul
Justin McCurry in Tokyo and agencies
29, Sep, 2022 @9:27 AM
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