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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un dismisses Vice Premier Yang Sung-ho on the spot during an inspection of the Ryongsong Machine Complex due to modernization delays.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has dismissed a vice premier due to failures in a machine complex modernization project. Analyze the political implications of this move.

Pyongyang keeps it brief. On Jan 18, 2026, KCNA reported Kim Jong-un's New Year message to Xi Jinping without details, contrasting sharply with its detailed Russian coverage.

Kim Yo-jong has demanded a formal apology from South Korea over alleged drone incursions in 2026, dismissing hopes for improved relations as a 'daydream.'

On Jan 13, 2026, Kim Yo-jong demanded a formal apology from South Korea over alleged drone incursions, warning of an 'unbearable price' for further provocations.

Kim Yo-jong has demanded a detailed explanation from South Korea over alleged drone incursions, warning of 'terrible consequences' and signaling a rise in inter-Korean tension.

On Jan 11, 2026, North Korea warned Japan of 'self-destruction' following PM Takaichi's plan to revise key national security documents. Read more on East Asian tension.

On January 10, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung ordered a swift investigation into North Korea's drone incursion claims, focusing on potential private group involvement.

North Korea claims South Korean drone incursions in Jan 2026 and Sep 2025, warning of a 'dear price.' Read about the North Korea South Korea drone 2026 incident.

North Korea claims a South Korean drone incursion in Jan 2026, reporting a downing near Kaesong. Explore the latest inter-Korean military tensions and NK's warnings.

On Jan 4, 2026, President Trump announced the capture of Nicolas Maduro. North Korea condemned the move as a 'serious encroachment of sovereignty' amid its own missile tests.

Kim Ju Ae made her first public visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on Jan 1, 2026, fueling speculation about her role as Kim Jong Un's official successor.