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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicKim Jong Un

Topic: Kim Jong Un

North Korea unveils new nuclear warheads as Kim orders more weapons-grade materials, says KCNA

Kim Jong Un ordered production of weapons-grade materials in ‘far-sighted way’ to boost its nuclear arsenal ‘exponentially,’ produce powerful weapons, said state media.

Kim Jong Un orders military to intensify drills in case of ‘real war,’ says KCNA news agency

KCNA said North Korean unit trained for ‘strike missions’ fired a ‘powerful volley at the targeted waters’ on Thursday and demonstrated its capability to ‘counter an actual war.’

North Korea warns US against shooting down missile tests amid tensions with South Korea

North Korea said any such move would be considered a declaration of war & blamed joint military exercise between the US & South Korea for growing tensions, state media KCNA said Tuesday.

North Korea reports signs of food shortages, Kim Jong Un calls for agricultural reform

The long-term solution to the problems lies partly in resolving the standoff over nuclear weapons and sanctions, but also requires economic reforms.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un convenes meeting to improve economy amid fears of food shortages

Kim oversaw the 7th enlarged plenary meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea as it reviewed rural development projects, state news agency KCNA reported.

North Korea fires two more ballistic missiles, warns US forces to halt military drills

Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said the reclusive nuclear state could turn the Pacific into a ‘firing range.’

US stages joint air exercises with South Korea, Japan after North Korea’s ICBM launch

Analysts say North Korea is likely to conduct more weapons tests, including a possible solid-fuel missile which could help it deploy missiles faster in the event of a war.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un kicks off housing and greenhouse projects amid economic woes

South Korea said that a food crisis appeared to be worsening in the North & the South's DongA Ibo newspaper reported it had cut rations to its soldiers for the first time in over 2 decades.

Kim Jong Un sacks North Korea’s 2nd most powerful military official

Although no reason was given for sacking Pak Jong Chon, Pyongyang regularly revamps its leadership and the year-end party gathering often declares personnel reshuffles & policy decisions.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un unveils new military goals at key party meeting

KCNA did not provide details on those goals, but Kim's remarks could indicate the isolated country will continue to accelerate its military buildup.

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Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

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