March 14, 2026 Kim Jong Un appears with teenage daughter at live-fire rocket test in North Korea Kim Jong Un's daughter joins him at missile test, fueling ongoing succession speculation as North Korea escalates weapons demonstrations amid regional tensions.
February 26, 2026 Kim Jong Un calls South Korea ‘most hostile enemy,’ says North could ‘completely destroy’ it Kim Jong Un threatens to "completely destroy" South Korea, calling it the "most hostile enemy" while expanding North Korea's nuclear arsenal and military capabilities.
February 25, 2026 Kim Jong Un taps teenage daughter as ‘missile general’ for North Korea nuclear program: reports North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Ju Ae allegedly designated as potential successor while serving as missile general director, intelligence sources report.
February 23, 2026 North Korea’s Kim Jong Un re-elected as ruling party leader Kim Jong Un re-elected as general secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party, with state media praising his leadership and military advances over the past five years.
January 5, 2026 North Korea test-launches hypersonic missile system in front of Kim, nation says Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile tests as North Korea ramped up weapons displays ahead of a major political conference, state media reported.
January 1, 2026 Kim Jong Un appears with daughter at mausoleum, fueling succession speculation Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, appeared at a sacred mausoleum, fueling speculation about North Korea's succession plan as analysts debate her role.
December 29, 2025 North Korea fires cruise missiles as Kim underscores nuclear ambitions Kim Jong Un pledges "unlimited" nuclear development as North Korea test-fires new cruise missiles designed to carry nuclear warheads in war preparations.
December 25, 2025 North Korea releases images of development of nuclear-powered submarine New photos show North Korea's apparent progress in the development of a nuclear-powered submarine as Kim Jong Un condemns South Korea's efforts.
October 29, 2025 Trump arrives in South Korea for key talks ahead of APEC summit, Xi meeting — no Kim Jong Un reunion Donald Trump visits Seoul for talks with President Lee Jae Myung focused on trade, investment, and maintaining stability amid growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
October 28, 2025 Trump dangles 'big as you get' carrot in bid to tempt Kim and jump-start new North Korea talks President Trump floats sanctions relief for North Korea denuclearization as Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintains focus on nuclear disarmament policy.