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Coronavirus May 8, 2020

Kim Jong Un praises China's handling of coronavirus

The North Korea leader made a public statement, his first since his return from a long absence.

Kim Jong Un May 6, 2020

Kim Jong Un vanished over coronavirus concerns, not heart surgery: South Korea

Kim Jong Un disappeared from public view over the past few weeks because of concerns about the coronavirus – not for any heart-related surgery – South Korea’s intelligence agency is claiming. 

Vladimir Putin May 5, 2020

Putin sends commemorative World War II medal to North Korea's Kim Jong Un

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a commemorative World War II coin Tuesday for preserving the memory of Soviet soldiers who died on North Korean soil fighting for its liberation.

Weather May 5, 2020

North Korea tests cloud seeding, 'making it rain' after devastating droughts

After years of devastating droughts that have led to food shortages in North Korea, scientists in the Hermit Kingdom have reportedly been developing using artificial rain to combat the problem. 

North Korea May 4, 2020

Amid Kim Jong Un's health rumors, experts ask: Is North Korea ready for a female leader?

She cuts an intriguing figure: the demure diplomat, the ambitious politician, and of course, the little sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. As rumors running rampant that the Supreme Leader is dead, speculation is swirling that Kim Yo Jong is the most likely successor. But is the deeply patriarchal dynasty ready for a female leader?

Kim Jong Un May 3, 2020

No indication Kim Jong Un had surgery during absence, South Korean official says

As speculation still lingers over North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un after he reappeared publicly on Saturday for the first time in 20 days, an official in South Korea says it doesn't appear he had any medical procedure.

North Korea May 3, 2020

North Korea, South Korea troops exchange gunfire along border, South says

North and South Korean troops exchanged fire along their tense border on Sunday, the South’s military said, the first such incident since the rivals took unprecedented steps to lower front-line animosities.

North Korea May 2, 2020

Kim Jong Un may have had heart surgery, based on fresh mark on wrist, experts say

A new mark on North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un’s wrist could suggest that he has had heart surgery, according to medical experts.

OPINION May 2, 2020

Harry Kazianis: Kim Jong Un is alive — Here's what Trump needs to do right now

President Trump must now work towards ending decades-old hostility with North Korea.

Kim Jong Un May 2, 2020

North Korea releases pictures showing Kim Jong Un's first public appearance in weeks

North Korea has released images of Kim Jong Un making his first public appearance in more than three weeks, seemingly quashing rampant speculation that he was gravely ill or even dead.

Kim Jong Un May 1, 2020

Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in 20 days, state media reports

North Korean state media has claimed that the country's dictator, Kim Jong Un, made his first public appearance in 20 days amid a flurry of speculation about his health.