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Monday, September 22, 2025
TopicKim Jong Un

Topic: Kim Jong Un

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.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un kicks off key party meeting ahead of New Year

The Sixth Enlarged Plenary Meeting of 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), involving state & party officials, began Monday, state news agency KCNA said.

Leadership prospects of Kim Jong Un’s daughter uncertain in male-dominated North Korea

Kim Jong Un's daughter appeared at a ballistic missile launch Saturday, providing the first official confirmation that the North Korean leader has children.

On Camera

Hasina eyes Rahul-Priyanka model for Awami League. It is yet another blunder from her

The Hasina family’s generational ties with the Gandhi family have influenced the ex-Bangladesh PM to pass on the baton to her children, like Gandhis in India.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.