Kim Jong Un spotted watching weapon tests from a new North Korean naval destroyer
North Korea’s Naval Advancements Under Kim Jong-un Kim Jong-un oversaw nuclear-capable cruise missile tests and other weaponry exercises on the newly-refurbished Kangkong destroyer, according to state media reports on Sunday. This marks another step in Kim’s ambition to enhance North Korea’s naval nuclear capabilities, following repairs to the ship after a failed launch last year. […]
Kim Jong Un demands two large warships annually as part of naval growth strategy, according to reports.
North Korea’s Naval Expansion Plan North Korean leader Kim Jong-un emphasized the urgent need for a significant boost in naval power during a recent speech, proposing that the nation should construct two large warships annually over the next five years. At the commissioning ceremony for a new destroyer, Kim indicated, according to the Korean Central […]
Kim Jong Un observes cruise missile tests from the new destroyer Choe Hyon
North Korea Launches Missiles from New Destroyer North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the firing of two cruise missiles and three anti-ship missiles from a new warship, the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon, as reported by state media on Tuesday. The launch occurred on Sunday, with the Rodong Sinmun detailing that the cruise missile traveled […]
South Korea suggests Kim Jong Un’s daughter may be the future leader.
Lawmakers in South Korea reported on Monday that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) believes Kim Jong Un’s daughter could potentially be groomed as her father’s successor. This information came during a press briefing where both ruling and opposition party members were present, as noted by Reuters. According to what was shared in that closed session, […]
Kim Jong Un supervises rocket engine test focused on US attack potential
North Korea Tests New Rocket Engine North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently supervised the testing of a new high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine, with ambitions to develop a weapon capable of striking the U.S. mainland, as reported by state media. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) indicated that the test, which featured a carbon fiber engine, […]
Kim Jong Un states that the government will continue to enhance the country’s nuclear position.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Promises to Bolster Nuclear Capabilities North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, has recently declared his commitment to enhancing the country’s nuclear capabilities while adopting a tough position against South Korea, labeling it as the “most hostile” nation, according to state media reports from Tuesday. During a speech at Pyongyang’s Rubber […]
Kim Jong Un observes a North Korean weapons test alongside his teenage daughter.
North Korea Conducts Rocket Launch with Kim Jong Un and Daughter Present North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a live test of a multi-rocket launch system alongside his teenage daughter on Saturday. This occurred during joint military exercises conducted by the U.S. and South Korea, marking an increase in weapons demonstrations, as reported by […]
Kim Jong Un’s sister appears in public for the first time since her niece was chosen as the successor over her.
Kim Yo-jong’s Public Appearance and New Role Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo-jong, has made her first public appearance since reports surfaced that her teenage niece is being groomed to take over leadership in North Korea. This came during a ceremony where Kim Jong Un was given a consolation promotion. Attending the week-long 9th congress […]
Kim Jong Un labels South Korea as the ‘greatest enemy’ and states that the North could ‘totally wipe it out.’
Kim Jong Un Issues Stark Warning to South Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un intensified his threats on Thursday, claiming that his nation could “completely destroy” South Korea if it felt endangered, while dismissing the possibility of new dialogues. At the ongoing ninth congress of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party in Pyongyang, Kim labeled […]
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns of potential total destruction of South Korea in recent threat
Kim Jong Un Issues Strong Warning to South Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un intensified his threats on Thursday, claiming his nation could “completely destroy” South Korea if it felt provoked. At the ongoing congress of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party in Pyongyang, he labeled South Korea as “the most hostile enemy” and dismissed […]