Leadership
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North Korea conducts engine test for new long-range nuclear missile
Kim Jong Un oversees test after inspecting rocket motor development last week before China trip
September 9, 2025
Putin stresses importance of new border infrastructure linked to North Korea
Russian president calls for laying new power lines to town across from DPRK as part of efforts to modernize crossings
September 8, 2025
North Koreans get rare glimpse of Chinese military might in TV program on parade
State TV documentary on Kim Jong Un’s China trip also reveals he stayed at DPRK Embassy, suggesting security concerns
September 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un arrives back in North Korea after talks with Putin and Xi in China
DPRK leader achieved tacit support for nuclear weapons program, though details of his diplomatic meetings remain sparse
September 5, 2025
Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping’s first summit in six years heralds a revival of ties
Neglect of denuclearization and sanctions suggests China is willing to overlook DPRK nukes in favor of cooperation
September 5, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s prominence at China parade raises security concerns: ROK general
Nominee to lead South Korean military stresses need to monitor cooperation between North Korea, China and Russia
September 5, 2025
ROK lawmaker recounts cool reception from North Korean officials at China parade
DPRK delegation members reportedly turned heads and ‘sat with angry looks’ when South Koreans attempted to engage
September 4, 2025
Kim Jong Un rubs elbows with Southeast Asian heads of state during China trip
But North Korean leader does not appear to have met counterparts from Cuba and Iran, despite past friendly ties
September 4, 2025
Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping hold talks in Beijing, day after China’s military parade
North Korean leader leaves Beijing for home after first bilateral talks with Xi since 2019
September 4, 2025
The optics of Kim Jong Un’s appearance at China’s military parade
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses what Kim standing next to Xi and Putin says about DPRK’s place in evolving world order
September 4, 2025
