Kim Jong-un

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for congratulating him on his reelection as president of state affairs, expressing hope for continued strong ties. In a reply message, Kim stated that Pyongyang will always stand with Moscow. The message came two days after his reelection at the first session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly.

March 21, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a joint offensive drill featuring new battle tanks at Pyongyang Training Base No. 60 on March 19. His daughter Ju-ae was seen in the driving seat of one tank, and Kim praised the tanks as 'superior' and ordered their extensive equipping of ground troops.

North Korea has built new homes in Pyongyang for the families of soldiers killed in the Russia-Ukraine war. Leader Kim Jong-un attended the opening ceremony with his daughter Ju-ae and delivered a speech. The project aims to legitimize North Korea's involvement in overseas military operations.

February 07, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

North Korea will hold its Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party in late February in Pyongyang, the first since 2021. Leader Kim Jong-un is expected to announce policies on the economy, diplomacy, and defense during the rare meeting. The decision was unanimously approved at a political bureau meeting.

North Korea's state media made no mention of leader Kim Jong-un's birthday on January 8, instead emphasizing preparations for the upcoming party congress. The Rodong Sinmun urged officials to heighten discipline and loyalty, signaling a critical period ahead of the ninth congress expected in early 2026. Separately, a party magazine has highlighted the need for designating a successor, fueling speculation about Kim's daughter Ju-ae.

January 05, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the construction site of a memorial for troops killed in Russia's war against Ukraine, participating in a tree-planting ceremony with senior officials. State media reported that Kim hailed their sacrifice as an 'eternal cornerstone' for the nation. Accompanied by his wife Ri Sol-ju and daughter Ju-ae, the event marks North Korea's first museum honoring soldiers killed overseas.