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North Korea cuts all communication with South over anti-Pyongyang leaflets

In its announcement, North Korea said Tuesday's move was a response to South Korea's failure to stop activists from floating anti-Pyongyang leaflets across their borders

North Korea cuts all communication with South over anti-Pyongyang leaflets
Updated On : 09 Jun 2020 | 5:40 PM IST

North Korea warns to cut off all communication channels with South

KNCA says all cross-border communication lines will be cut off on Tuesday noon

North Korea warns to cut off all communication channels with South
Updated On : 09 Jun 2020 | 7:30 AM IST

In pics: 12 countries that have reported zero coronavirus cases

This is according to data being aggregated by the Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE)

In pics: 12 countries that have reported zero coronavirus cases
Updated On : 08 Jun 2020 | 7:21 PM IST

Kim Jong Un holds military meeting to discuss North Korea's nuclear arsenal

Kim quelled intense rumours about his health by attending a ceremony marking the completion of a fertiliser factory in his first public appearance in 20 days

Kim Jong Un holds military meeting to discuss North Korea's nuclear arsenal
Updated On : 24 May 2020 | 10:59 AM IST

After rumours about health, North Korea media report Kim Jong Un appearance

KCNA said Kim cut a ribbon at the ceremony on Friday and those attending the event "burst into thunderous cheers of 'hurrah!' for the Supreme Leader..."

After rumours about health, North Korea media report Kim Jong Un appearance
Updated On : 02 May 2020 | 8:27 PM IST

Heir unapparent: If North Korea faces succession, who might replace Kim?

Pyongyang has never said who will lead the country if Kim was incapacitated. With no details known about his children, analysts say his sister, loyalists could form a regency till a successor is ready

Heir unapparent: If North Korea faces succession, who might replace Kim?
Updated On : 02 May 2020 | 7:10 PM IST

N Korea leader Kim Jong-un makes first public appearance in nearly 3 weeks

Kim has not made a public appearance since presiding over a Workers' Party politburo meeting on April 11

N Korea leader Kim Jong-un makes first public appearance in nearly 3 weeks
Updated On : 02 May 2020 | 7:46 AM IST

Kim Jong-un sends gratitude to workers amid health rumours: Report

Some unconfirmed media reports have speculated that Kim could be "in grave danger" after surgery

Kim Jong-un sends gratitude to workers amid health rumours: Report
Updated On : 27 Apr 2020 | 12:21 PM IST

South Korea says Kim Jong-un 'alive and well' amid mounting speculation

Kim has not appeared in public for over two weeks and was absent from a key event on Friday, amid rumours that he had heart trouble

South Korea says Kim Jong-un 'alive and well' amid mounting speculation
Updated On : 27 Apr 2020 | 8:40 AM IST

North Korean media silent on Kim Jong-Un as speculation on health grows

Kim Jong-un has been out of public view since he was last seen on April 11 chairing a major party meeting, reports Yonhap News Agency

North Korean media silent on Kim Jong-Un as speculation on health grows
Updated On : 26 Apr 2020 | 6:05 PM IST

Satellite photos find train likely belonging to Kim outside Pyongyang

Seoul has also repeatedly indicated that there have been no unusual signs that could indicate health problems for Kim

Satellite photos find train likely belonging to Kim outside Pyongyang
Updated On : 26 Apr 2020 | 10:40 AM IST

China sent medical experts to advise on Kim Jong Un's deteriorating health

An official familiar with US intelligence said that Kim was known to have health problems but they had no reason to conclude he was seriously ill

China sent medical experts to advise on Kim Jong Un's deteriorating health
Updated On : 26 Apr 2020 | 12:02 AM IST

Trump rejects reports of Kim Jong-un's illness, says 'hope he's doing fine'

On Tuesday, Trump had wished Kim well after reports of his poor health surfaced

Trump rejects reports of Kim Jong-un's illness, says 'hope he's doing fine'
Updated On : 24 Apr 2020 | 10:47 AM IST

No suspicious activity in North: South Korea amid Kim's poor health reports

Speculation about Kim's health was raised after he missed the celebration of his late grandfather and state founder Kim Il Sung on April 15

No suspicious activity in North: South Korea amid Kim's poor health reports
Updated On : 21 Apr 2020 | 10:29 AM IST

North Korea 'successfully' tests 'super-large' multiple rocket launcher

"The test-firing was successfully carried out," Yonhap said on Monday, quoting the North Korean Rodong Sinmun newspaper

North Korea 'successfully' tests 'super-large' multiple rocket launcher
Updated On : 30 Mar 2020 | 10:31 AM IST

Amid coronavirus scare, North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into sea

Earlier this month, Kim Jong Un sent a letter to South Korean President Moon Jae-in offering "comfort" as Seoul battled with worst coronavirus outbreak outside China at the time.

Amid coronavirus scare, North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into sea
Updated On : 21 Mar 2020 | 4:06 PM IST

Kim Jong Un supervises another round of artillery drills, 4th since Feb

The Korean Central News Agency said Kim guided an artillery firing competition between army units on Thursday

Kim Jong Un supervises another round of artillery drills, 4th since Feb
Updated On : 13 Mar 2020 | 12:40 PM IST

North Korea fires 3 projectiles into sea, 2nd such test in a week: Report

South Korea said that launch appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles

North Korea fires 3 projectiles into sea, 2nd such test in a week: Report
Updated On : 09 Mar 2020 | 9:21 AM IST

North Korea slams European countries for criticizing missile launches

Britain, Germany, France, Estonia and Belgium raised North Korea's latest missile firings at the UN Security Council on Thursday

North Korea slams European countries for criticizing missile launches
Updated On : 07 Mar 2020 | 10:53 PM IST

Kim Jong 'guided' long-range artillery drill, fired two missiles: KCNA

South Korea had said that North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles on Monday

Kim Jong 'guided' long-range artillery drill, fired two missiles: KCNA
Updated On : 03 Mar 2020 | 7:25 AM IST