North Korea fires off short-range missiles following ‘sleep in peace’ warning from Kim Jong-un’s sister, presenting Joe Biden with another foreign policy challenge The launches came over the weekend They follow a round of joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises Dictator’s sister Kim Yo-jong said if the U.S. ‘wants to sleep in peace for the coming … Read more
The nephew of Kim Jong-un has been taken into protective custody by the CIA, reports have claimed. Kim Han-sol is the son of the dictator’s half brother Kim Jong-nam who was assassinated on the orders of the North Korean leader in 2017. The 25-year-old, who has been exiled from the country, is in hiding after … Read more
Kim Jong-un‘s sister has been out of public view for more than a month – prompting fears that her rise to prominence has gone too far for North Korea‘s liking. Kim Yo-jong has been described as her brother’s ‘number two’ after representing the regime at official events and wielding influence over the secretive state’s policies. … Read more
Marks on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s wrist suggests he could have had heart surgery, say medical experts. The despot made his first alleged public appearance for 20 days yesterday when he cut the ribbon at the opening of a fertiliser factory in Sunchon, according to state media. Medical experts have assessed video footage of … Read more
‘Make a list of those who celebrated my death’: Internet reacts to claims Kim Jong-un is alive after photos are released of the smiling dictator following rumours he had died Kim Jong-un was last seen on April 11 leading to speculation on his health He missed the anniversary celebrations of his grandfather’s birth on April … Read more
China has dispatched a team to North Korea including medical experts to advise on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to three people familiar with the situation. The trip by the Chinese doctors and officials comes amid conflicting reports about the health of the North Korean leader. Reuters was unable to immediately determine what … Read more