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Kim Jong Un vows to accelerate development, slams ‘extreme negligence’

Kim Jong Un vows to accelerate development, slams ‘extreme negligence’

North Korean leader criticizes mismanagement of new factories, concluding review of party’s work at Ninth Congress

Kim Jong Un vows to accelerate development, slams ‘extreme negligence’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 24, 2026
South Korea denies skipping US-Japan air drills aimed at deterring North Korea

South Korea denies skipping US-Japan air drills aimed at deterring North Korea

Media report claimed Seoul declined to participate due to territorial dispute and overlap with Lunar New Year

South Korea denies skipping US-Japan air drills aimed at deterring North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim February 23, 2026
Why North Korea won’t stop talking about Kim Jong Un’s ‘five-point line’
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Why North Korea won’t stop talking about Kim Jong Un’s ‘five-point line’

Move to enshrine doctrine at Party Congress appears aimed at ensuring officials bend to the leader’s will

Why North Korea won’t stop talking about Kim Jong Un’s ‘five-point line’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 23, 2026
Top aide to Kim Jong Un cut from key post amid reshuffle of veteran officials

Top aide to Kim Jong Un cut from key post amid reshuffle of veteran officials

Removal of North Korean parliamentary chief Choe Ryong Hae from Central Committee suggests shift to younger cadres

Top aide to Kim Jong Un cut from key post amid reshuffle of veteran officials
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 23, 2026
Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un on reelection as North Korea’s party leader

Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un on reelection as North Korea’s party leader

Chinese president expresses hope for ‘new chapter in China-DPRK friendship’ following Ninth Party Congress

Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un on reelection as North Korea’s party leader
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 23, 2026
Kim Jong Un reelected as North Korean party leader, praised for nuke stance

Kim Jong Un reelected as North Korean party leader, praised for nuke stance

Top official lauds Kim for ensuring country has both ‘candy and bullets’ on day four of Ninth Party Congress

Kim Jong Un reelected as North Korean party leader, praised for nuke stance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 23, 2026
Kim Jong Un gives mic to top diplomat, local official on day 3 of Party Congress

Kim Jong Un gives mic to top diplomat, local official on day 3 of Party Congress

North Korea appears to spotlight Russia ties and rural development, while promoting ‘new fighting strategy’ for future

Kim Jong Un gives mic to top diplomat, local official on day 3 of Party Congress
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 22, 2026
North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress

North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress

Kim Jong Un leads review of ‘great transformations’ over last five years, but state media provides few specifics

North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 21, 2026
North Korea starts with Kim Jong Il’s birthday, and ends with a Party (Congress)
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North Korea starts with Kim Jong Il’s birthday, and ends with a Party (Congress)

A recap of the week in state media, from housing projects and nuclear missiles to a once-in-5-years political meeting

North Korea starts with Kim Jong Il’s birthday, and ends with a Party (Congress)
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 20, 2026
As Kim Jong Un’s 5-year weapons plan expires, focus shifts to what comes next
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As Kim Jong Un’s 5-year weapons plan expires, focus shifts to what comes next

Ninth Party Congress set to announce new military goals, and potentially deployment plans for incomplete systems

As Kim Jong Un’s 5-year weapons plan expires, focus shifts to what comes next
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 20, 2026
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