Kim Jong-un sends educational aid to pro-Pyongyang ethnic Koreans in Japan

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent an educational aid fund and stipends to an association of pro-Pyongyang residents in Japan to mark this week's 114th birthday of late state founder Kim Il Sung, the North's state media reported on Tuesday.

2026-04-14

Kim Jong-un meets Chinese foreign minister, promises stronger ties with China

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and stressed the need for the two countries to further strengthen visits and contacts at various levels for the "multi-faceted" development of bilateral ties.

2026-04-11

North Korean, Chinese foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to reinforcing dialogue

Beijing and Pyongyang reaffirmed their commitment to reinforce strategic bilateral dialogue and cooperation based on shared ideology during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to North Korea.

2026-04-10

North Korea marks upcoming birth anniversary of founder with cultural events

North Korea is marking the upcoming birth anniversary of its late founder, Kim Il Sung, with various cultural events honoring his achievements, according to state media on Friday.

2026-04-10

Cuban president congratulates Kim Jong-un on re-election, affirms 'commitment to expanding friendship'

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his re-election as the country's top leader and reaffirmed Cuba's commitment to strengthening ties with Pyongyang, the North's state media said on Thursday.

2026-04-09

North Korea's Kim welcomes Belarusian President Lukashenko in Pyongyang

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un welcomed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang, state media said on Thursday, as Lukashenko made his first official visit to the country.

2026-03-26

Scrutiny, challenges, ethical questions await South Koreans visiting North's restaurants

South Koreans navigating North Korean restaurants abroad often use language tricks to avoid scrutiny. These establishments, while facilitating cultural exchange, may violate UN sanctions by sending funds back to the North Korean regime.

2026-03-25

North Korea uses cement factory praised by Kim Jong-un for campaign to boost industrial output

North Korea has launched an industrial campaign to boost production, presenting a cement factory in the country's southern region praised by leader Kim Jong-un as an exemplary case, according to a North Korean newspaper Wednesday.

2026-03-18

North Korea embarks on new project to modernize Pyongyang

North Korea has embarked on a new project to modernize its capital, Pyongyang, after leader Kim Jong-un pledged to turn Pyongyang into a global city during last month's ruling party congress, according to state media Wednesday.