#Kim Jong-un

North Korea's rubber-stamp parliament reappointed Kim Jong-un as head of state. The real story is the quiet rise of Jo Yong-won—and what it signals about Pyongyang's internal power map.

North Korea test-fires strategic cruise missiles from new destroyer as Kim Jong-un claims naval nuclear armament is progressing well. Analysis of military buildup and regional implications.

North Korea releases rare solo photos of Kim Jong-un's daughter Ju-ae firing a sniper rifle, signaling potential succession planning in the hermit kingdom.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un used the 9th Party Congress to declare the start of his own era, dropping traditional deference to predecessors and replacing half of party leadership.

Trump administration confirms openness to 'unconditional dialogue' with North Korea after Kim Jong-un's conditional overture. Analyzing the strategic calculations behind the diplomatic signals.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared no environmental changes could halt the country's progress at the party congress, but notably avoided addressing South Korea and US dialogue overtures amid upcoming Trump-Xi summit.

Xi Jinping congratulated Kim Jong-un's reelection and proposed opening a 'new chapter' in relations. But China's North Korea strategy reveals deeper strategic calculations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to Kim Jong-un signals deepening China-North Korea strategic cooperation. What this means for Northeast Asian geopolitics.

Kim Jong-un removes 70 senior officials including parliamentary chief Choe Ryong-hae from party central committee, signaling major leadership overhaul.

North Korean leader touts unprecedented development as rare party congress enters third day, signaling potential strategic shift amid renewed diplomatic overtures from Seoul and Washington.

North Korea's Premier calls regional development the state's top priority as Kim Jong-un visits construction sites ahead of expected party congress this month.

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.