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Xi Jinping claims deeper mutual understanding at the conclusion of the summit with the DPRKVideo

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un agreed to expand cooperation in economy and politics. Pyongyang officially supported the One China principle.

News of the World • June 9, 12:07 PM • 2474 views
Xi Jinping arrived in the DPRK on a rare visit and announced an "invincible friendship"Video

Xi Jinping arrived in the DPRK to strengthen friendship and discuss stability. This is his first visit to Pyongyang since 2019.

News of the World • June 8, 07:17 AM • 4956 views
Xi Jinping to visit Kim Jong Un in North Korea for the first time since 2019

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang on June 8-9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un. The parties will discuss strengthening relations and regional security issues.

News of the World • June 5, 12:23 PM • 3550 views
DPRK enshrines automatic nuclear strike in constitution in case of Kim Jong Un's assassination

Pyongyang has amended its constitution to allow for a nuclear strike in the event of Kim Jong Un's assassination. The decision was made following the death of Iran's supreme leader as a result of attacks.

News of the World • May 10, 11:35 AM • 4953 views
DPRK claims record production of shells for the Russian army and the war against UkrainePhoto

Pyongyang has quadrupled its production of shells for the needs of the Russian army. According to estimates, the DPRK has already transferred between one and six million rounds of ammunition to Russia.

News of the World • May 10, 12:59 AM • 17437 views
North Korea women's football team plans first match in South Korea since 2014

Pyongyang-based team Naegohyang will play against Suwon in the AFC Women's Champions League semi-finals on May 20. This marks the first visit by North Korean female footballers since 2014.

Sports • May 4, 05:31 AM • 4295 views
Peru investigates the dispatch of its citizens to fight for Russia in the war against UkraineVideo

The Peruvian Prosecutor's Office is investigating the recruitment of its citizens for the war under the guise of employment. There are reports of 13 citizens killed on the front lines in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 03:19 PM • 4572 views
Kim Jong Un supported China's idea of a "multipolar world"

The DPRK leader met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to strengthen their alliance. Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his one-China policy and expanded cooperation.

News of the World • April 11, 04:30 PM • 4851 views
DPRK and China agree to deepen cooperation after talks between foreign ministersPhoto

The foreign ministers of China and North Korea held talks in Pyongyang on strengthening communication. The parties agreed to strengthen exchanges ahead of Trump's visit.

Politics • April 10, 03:43 AM • 5893 views
South Korean President apologizes to DPRK for drone incursion

Lee Jae-myung expressed regret over the drone launch, which involved an intelligence officer and a soldier. Prosecutors have charged a 30-year-old citizen.

News of the World • April 6, 05:01 AM • 15600 views
Lukashenka gifted Kim Jong Un an assault rifle and signed a "friendship" agreement with North KoreaVideo

The leaders of the countries signed a friendship treaty and exchanged weapons in Pyongyang. The parties concluded about ten agreements and memorandums on new cooperation.

News of the World • March 26, 01:31 PM • 4762 views
Lukashenka arrived in North Korea to meet Kim Jong Un - they plan to sign a "friendship treaty"

The Belarusian ruler began an official visit to Pyongyang for negotiations. The parties plan to identify areas of interest and sign a joint treaty.

News of the World • March 25, 08:00 AM • 5062 views
Kim Jong Un reappointed to key state post in DPRK

The Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK reappointed Kim Jong Un as head of the State Affairs Commission. Deputies also considered changes to the constitution and economy.

News of the World • March 23, 02:40 AM • 6672 views
Kim Jong Un conducted tests of 600mm multiple rocket launchersPhoto

North Korea launched more than ten 600mm rockets at an island in the East Sea. The projectiles flew approximately 364 km and hit the target with complete accuracy.

News of the World • March 15, 07:05 AM • 6014 views
China launches first passenger train to North Korea in six years

The railway connection between Beijing and Pyongyang resumes on Thursday. Train K27 will arrive in the North Korean capital after a stop in Dandong.

News of the World • March 12, 07:00 AM • 4060 views
South Korean President calls on DPRK to immediately resume peace dialogue

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed to Pyongyang to return to the negotiating table to discuss a new stage of relations. He emphasized the importance of restoring contact to stabilize the situation on the peninsula.

Politics • March 1, 04:31 AM • 10524 views
Ukraine called on Botswana to officially raise the issue of recruiting its citizens for Russia's war

Ukraine took note of the statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Botswana regarding the possible recruitment of its citizens to participate in Russia's war against Ukraine. The Ukrainian side positively assesses the steps taken by the government of Botswana to verify the information and is ready for dialogue.

Politics • February 27, 01:39 PM • 4918 views
Thousands of dead soldiers were missing from the DPRK military's 'march' with the Russian flag - MFAVideo

Heorhiy Tykhyi called the march of North Korean soldiers with the Russian flag in Pyongyang a propaganda farce. He stated that thousands of DPRK soldiers died fighting on Russia's side.

Politics • February 27, 12:24 PM • 8196 views
DPRK can destroy Seoul, but is open to dialogue with the US - Kim Jong Un

The North Korean leader called on the US to abandon its "hostile" policy towards the DPRK, while also calling for the development of new weapons systems in case of a new war with South Korea.

Politics • February 26, 08:12 AM • 4887 views
Kim Jong Un re-elected as General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea during the congress in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un re-elected as General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea. Pyongyang plans to redouble efforts to accelerate its military nuclear program.

Politics • February 23, 04:19 AM • 6375 views
North Korea shows Kim Jong Un driving a nuclear-capable missile launcherPhoto

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drove a multiple rocket launcher capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, calling it one of the most powerful in the world. This demonstration took place amid North Korea's support for Russia in the war against Ukraine.

News of the World • February 19, 08:14 AM • 5241 views
Kim Jong Un conducted tests of a modernized missile system for "precision strikes"

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of a modernized multiple rocket launcher capable of selective strikes. Four missiles successfully hit a target in the sea at a distance of 358.5 km.

News of the World • January 28, 03:00 AM • 4256 views
Kim Jong Un personally supervised North Korea's hypersonic missile test

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally observed the test of a new hypersonic missile on January 4. He emphasized the need to improve offensive weapons and nuclear deterrence.

Politics • January 4, 10:36 PM • 5546 views
North Korea launched ballistic missiles ahead of ruling party congress

On January 4, the DPRK launched several ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan. The launches were recorded from the Pyongyang area at about 07:50 a.m. local time.

News of the World • January 4, 01:19 AM • 5417 views
Japan and Korea welcomed 2026 with traditional ceremoniesVideo

Japan, South and North Korea officially entered the New Year. Traditional ceremonies were held in Seoul and Japan, and a large-scale fireworks display in Pyongyang.

News of the World • December 31, 03:22 PM • 5018 views
DPRK conducted long-range strategic cruise missile tests: Kim Jong Un observed

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the test launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles, calling for the development of nuclear combat forces. The exercises took place on Sunday in the Yellow Sea.

News of the World • December 29, 08:23 AM • 3721 views
Putin congratulated Kim on the New Year holidays and called the deployment of DPRK troops to the war in Ukraine "heroic."

In his New Year's address, Putin thanked Kim Jong Un for the participation of North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine. He emphasized strengthening ties and further cooperation between the countries.

Politics • December 25, 08:43 PM • 6236 views
Kim Jong Un held a welcoming ceremony for sappers who returned to the DPRK from demining the Kursk region for the Russian Federation

North Korea held a welcoming ceremony for sappers who returned from Russia's Kursk region after demining. Kim Jong Un thanked the troops for their safe return, noting the loss of nine lives.

News of the World • December 13, 11:56 AM • 5491 views
North Korea has introduced Russian as a compulsory subject in schools

North Korea has made Russian a compulsory subject for schoolchildren from the 4th grade. About 600 people in the DPRK study Russian, making it one of the three most popular languages in the DPRK.

News of the World • November 28, 12:28 AM • 6288 views
Former South Korean President accused of attempting to provoke North Korea

South Korea's special prosecutor has filed additional charges against former President Yoon Suk-yeol for abuse of power and aiding an enemy state. Yoon allegedly attempted to provoke a military conflict between South and North Korea to declare martial law.

News of the World • November 10, 09:22 AM • 6085 views