North Korea's Kim visits family mausoleum with newly elected party officials after congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a mausoleum for his late grandfather and father with newly elected party officials after the country wrapped up a key party congress, state media reported Friday.

2026-02-27

Major North Korean political gathering could open in days as delegates pay tribute to late leaders

North Korea's Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party may open soon, following a tribute to past leaders. The event sets governance direction, while Kim Ju-ae's public involvement may suggest her potential succession.

2026-02-18

North Korean leader's daughter takes center stage in New Year's appearance, fueling succession speculation

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appeared in public with his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, during a new year visit to the country’s most symbolic mausoleum, marking her first known appearance at the site, state media showed Friday.

2026-01-02

North's Kim visits Kumsusan Palace following Workers' Party founding celebrations

Donning a black leather jacket, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun following the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party, in an apparent move to bolster internal unity.

2025-10-13

Chinese boat collides with Coast Guard after pursuit by North Korean patrol vessel

The incursion of a North Korean sea patrol that crossed the inter-Korean maritime border in the Yellow Sea on Saturday in pursuit of a Chinese fishing vessel led to a minor collision between a South Korean Coast Guard patrol and the Chinese boat.

2023-04-16

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits late father's mausoleum

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the mausoleum of his late grandfather and father in his first reported public activity this year, according to Pyongyang's state media Monday.

2023-01-02