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North Korea's Kim oversees high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine test
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a ground test of a high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine made with composite carbon fiber material, KCNA reported. The engine achieved a maximum thrust of 2,500 kilonewtons as part of the country's five-year national defense development plan.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un welcomed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang on Wednesday. The visit, Lukashenko's first official trip to the North at Kim's invitation, spans two days and includes plans to sign a friendship and cooperation treaty.
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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.
North Korea announced the completion of a 50,000-unit housing project in Pyongyang ahead of a party congress later this month. Leader Kim Jong-un attended the inauguration ceremony on Monday with his daughter Ju-ae, marking a key initiative unveiled at the 2021 Workers' Party congress.
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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.
This week, North Korea reported several domestic developments, including leader Kim Jong-un's inspection of tactical weapons production and the groundbreaking for a memorial to soldiers killed in Ukraine. State media also criticized Japan's defense budget and highlighted rural achievements ahead of a key party congress. Kim sent messages of support to Russia's Putin and congratulations to Laos' leader.
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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.
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