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KIM JONG UN

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observes an assessment of the newly built naval destroyer Kang Kon's combat systems, including the test firing of a strategic cruise missile, at an unknown location in the country on Friday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 5, 2026
North Korea¡¯s Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw weapons tests last week of the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon, including cruise missile launches and ¡°electronic warfare means,¡± state media reported Sunday.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un salutes the new Choe Hyon destroyer following its commissioning ceremony at Nampo port in North Korea on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 24, 2026
North Korea¡¯s Kim unveils plans for new warships and nuclear-armed navy
Kim Jong Un has vowed to modernize his navy, but questions remain whether the investment will ultimately prove worthwhile for the strongman.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a meeting in Pyongyang, in a picture released Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 23, 2026
North Korea¡¯s Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state
The leader says his position is the only way to cope with an unpredictable and complicated global security situation.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung arrive before a family photo prior to a gala dinner as part of the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 17, 2026
South Korea¡¯s Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea
South ?Korean leader Lee Jae Myung asked U.S. President Donald Trump to lead ?efforts to resolve the North Korea issue peacefully, as he had done with the war in the Middle East.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greets Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang on Monday.
EDITORIALS
Jun 12, 2026
China-North Korea ties: New heights and new realities
While China is perhaps more powerful than at any time in its modern history, its leverage over North Korea is considerably diminished.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung next to European Council President Antonio Costa on the day of an EU-South Korea summit in Brussels on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 11, 2026
North Korea will ¡®never¡¯ get nuclear recognition, EU and South Korea say
The announcement comes after Chinese leader Xi Jinping skipped any public mention of denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula during his visit to Pyongyang this week.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sees off Chinese President Xi Jinping at Pyongyang International Airport following Xi¡¯s two-day visit to North Korea from Monday.?
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 11, 2026
Why China finds it hard to keep North Korea in line
Despite closer links with Moscow, Beijing is still Pyongyang¡¯s main diplomatic partner and an important buffer against international sanctions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watch a welcome performance at Pyongyang Gymnasium on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 9, 2026
What was left unsaid may be biggest takeaway from Xi-Kim summit
The lack of any public reference to North Korea¡¯s nuclear program during the talks has reinforced the perception that China no longer views denuclearization as a viable option.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attend a ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 8, 2026
China¡¯s Xi vows boosted ties with Kim, but avoids North Korea nuclear issue
Chinese leader Xi Jinping stressed China¡¯s ¡°firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries¡± during a rare summit with North Korea¡¯s Kim Jong Un.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping at Pyongyang International Airport in the North Korean capital in this photo released June 21, 2019.
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jun 7, 2026
Ahead of talks, Kim has a message for Xi: North Korea¡¯s nukes aren¡¯t up for negotiation
North Korea has been clear in the run-up to Chinese leader Xi Jinping¡¯s visit to Pyongyang that it is hoping for at least a tacit recognition of its nuclear status.
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un upon his departure at the airport in Pyongyang in June 2019.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 5, 2026
China¡¯s Xi to visit North Korea next week for first time since 2019
China¡¯s top leader will visit North Korea from June 8 to 9, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a reception in Beijing in September 2025
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 4, 2026
Satellite images fuel speculation of Xi visit to North Korea
The imagery on May 30 by satellite firm Vantor appears to show a fenced-off section and a structure being built in Kim Il Sung Square.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects a newly inaugurated nuclear materials production factory at an undisclosed location in the country in this image released Thursday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 4, 2026
North Korea¡¯s Kim says ¡®newly inaugurated¡¯ nuke site opens door to ¡®larger plans¡¯
Kim Jong Un said the suspected uranium-enrichment facility will help create an ¡°environment for going into the new next-stage of bolstering up the nuclear forces.¡±
A woman watches a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at the main train station in Seoul on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 26, 2026
North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea
Pyongyang may using the missiles tests to take advantage of eroding international norms to cement its nuclear status.
If Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea, as has been reported, it would be his first trip to the reclusive country in seven years.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 21, 2026
Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap says
If it takes place, the visit would be Chinese President Xi Jinping¡¯s first trip to North Korea in seven years as the two countries move to bolster bilateral ties.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with participants in the 9th Congress of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea in front of the People's Palace of Culture in Pyongyang on May 14.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 18, 2026
North Korea¡¯s Kim to bolster front-line defenses against ¡®arch enemy¡¯
The plans come at a low point in relations with South Korea and with Pyongyang unresponsive to Seoul¡¯s repeated offers for dialogue.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un applauds during a concert commemorating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Central Military Band of the Ministry of National Defense, in North Korea on April 28.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 6, 2026
North Korea revises constitution to drop references to unification of Korean Peninsula
The revision marks the first time North Korea has added a territorial clause to its constitution.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju Ae, oversees test launches of upgraded short-range ballistic missiles in North Korea, in this picture released on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 20, 2026
North Korea conducts ¡®high-precision¡¯ ballistic missile tests
Supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, the Sunday launches follow other recent weapon tests including ballistic missiles, anti-warship cruise missiles and cluster munitions.
A television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of North Korean missile launches, at a rail station in Seoul on Sunday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Apr 19, 2026
North Korea test-fires flurry of missiles, including possible sub-launched weapon
The weapons were believed to have fallen outside Japan¡¯s exclusive economic zone, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said.
A missile is fired during a test-fire of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon on Sunday in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 14, 2026
North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer
Leader Kim Jong Un observed the ?test alongside senior defense officials and naval commanders, the report said.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.

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