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How Kim Jong-un recast North Korea after Hanoi summit collapse through fear, propaganda and Russia

Even the North Korean leader's young daughter, Ju-ae, has been actively incorporated into efforts to bolster the legitimacy of his regime and set Kim apart from his predecessors.

2026.6.18

Members of a Russian delegation, left, and their North Korean counterparts hold talks at the Wonsan-Kalma resort on the North's eastern coast on April 22 in this photo released the following day by the Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the North's ruling Workers' Party. [NEWS1]

Russian delegation discusses trade, tech cooperation during visit to North Korea

A Russian delegation visited North Korea earlier this week to meet with local counterparts, Pyongyang's state media reported Thursday, highlighting a deepening partnership between the two countries.

2026.4.23

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A man picks up a copy of the Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, at the National Assembly Library in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Jan. 7. [YONHAP]

Easing of censorship allows South Koreans a firsthand look at North’s propaganda

For the first time, South Korea has eased restrictions on access to the Rodong Sinmun, the newspaper of the North’s ruling Workers’ Party. A close reading shows how it glorifies the regime and shapes narratives on domestic and global events.

2026.2.9

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un speaks during the 13th session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang on Sept. 22, 2025. [YONHAP]

North expected to open 9th Congress soon amid speculation over Kim Jong-un adopting 'president' title

The 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea, which will determine North Korea’s domestic and foreign policy direction for the next five years, is expected to open soon.

2026.2.6

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un drives a forklift during a visit to the construction site of a war memorial in Pyongyang on Jan. 5. Kim was accompanied by his daughter, Ju-ae, who is standing on the forklift facing left. [RODONG SINMUN]

North's Kim visits war memorial construction site amid Lee-Xi summit

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the construction site of a war memorial in Pyongyang on Monday, accompanied by his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, to honor North Korean troops killed while deployed in the Russia-Ukraine war.

2026.1.6

Lee Jong-seok, director of the National Intelligence Service, during the announcement of his appointment at the presidential office in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on June 4 [NEWS1]

NIS to ease restrictions on accessing North Korean materials, websites

The National Intelligence Service has announced plans to ease restrictions on access to North Korean materials, including the Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the North’s ruling Workers’ Party.

2025.12.25

This image, published by the Korean Central News Agency on Sept. 4, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (second from right) standing next to Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (second from left) during China's military parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Sept. 3. [KCNA]

North Korean newspaper features Kim's presence at military parade with Xi, Putin on front page

North Korea's top newspaper on Thursday featured leader Kim Jong-un's attendance at a Chinese military parade alongside the Chinese and Russian presidents on its front page.

2025.9.4

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with commanders of the country’s military unit recently returned from deployment in Russia, the state-run Rodong Sinmun reported on Aug. 21. [NEWS1]

Kim Jong-un to award troops returning from Russia with national commendations

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with commanders of the country’s military unit that recently returned from deployment in Russia and is set to present them with national commendations.

2025.8.22

CH-47 Chinook helicopters take off from Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi on Aug. 7. [YONHAP]

North vows 'resolute counteraction posture' to South-U.S. military drills

North Korea threatened to exercise its “sovereign right” in response to the Ulchi Freedom Shield, the annual South Korea–U.S. military exercise, despite schedule adjustments made at Seoul’s request.

2025.8.11

North Korea criticized the United States’ policy of hostility toward the North on July 3 in an article in the state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun. [NEWS1]

North slams U.S. hostility toward regime, hints that Iran got bombed because it had no nukes

North Korea on Thursday criticized the United States’ policy toward the regime, claiming that Washington's ambition to invade the North remains unchanged.

2025.7.3