47 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
North Korea has altered its national flag's proportions for the first time since 1948, part of a broader constitutional overhaul granting expanded powers to Kim Jong Un.
North Korea revises its constitution to formally designate South Korea as a separate, hostile state while dropping the long-standing goal of reunification.
Eight of 11 North Korean defectors interviewed by the Associated Press believe Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter Kim Ju Ae is being groomed as his heir, though three defectors cite the country's male-dominated culture as a barrier.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is pushing for drone dominance and expanded military AI use as border tensions escalate between the North and South.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a domestic drone exhibition, calling for increased efforts to boost military technology.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has concluded a surprise visit to China, which included a visit to a war memorial and the use of a new bridge.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un calls for building the world's strongest army during a Pyongyang military meeting.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China via a newly opened cross-border bridge, marking warming regional trade ties.
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Seoul vows resolute punishment after North Korea considers loudspeaker broadcasts and new border measures.
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Satellite images and online rumors drive extensive global coverage detailing Kim Jong Un's luxury assets and summer retreat.
North Korea test-fires a ballistic missile toward the East Coast amid escalating border mine tensions with Seoul.
South Korea accuses North Korea of violating the armistice after landmine blasts in the DMZ injured three soldiers, sparking a diplomatic confrontation.
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North Korea has commissioned a second Choe Hyon-class guided-missile destroyer, which Kim Jong Un suggests may be armed with nuclear weapons.
North Korea has commissioned a second naval destroyer designed as a key component of Kim Jong Un's nuclear response system.
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Donald Trump considers a meeting with Kim Jong Un to restart diplomatic talks ahead of a planned post-midterm summit.
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President Lee urges South Korea to prepare for a worst-case scenario as Trump orders joint military drills cut short.
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Donald Trump's decision to reduce military drills with South Korea in favor of North Korean relations is sparking security concerns across Asia.
Recent moves by Donald Trump regarding South Korea have sparked intense debate over trade miscalculations and their impact on regional security.
Lawmakers criticize Trump's move to gut the South Korea alliance as inane and haphazard amid reports of overtures from North Korea's Kim.
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un and anger over Iran.
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea following the nation's decision to stay out of the Iran war.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their strategic alliance during Korean Liberation Day celebrations.
Russia and North Korea have reaffirmed their strategic ties and coordination on regional security during the anniversary of Korean Liberation Day.
A fresh North Korean missile launch on August 7 2026 has U.S. allies on edge as experts warn Washington cannot look away from Kim Jong Un.
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New reports provide a rare glimpse into the digital and socioeconomic realities of daily life in North Korea under the leadership of Kim Jong Un.
North Koreans are risking their lives to consume K-pop and South Korean media, challenging the state's insistence that Kim Jong Un be their sole idol.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with China's No. 4 official Wang Huning in Pyongyang as high-level diplomatic visits increase.
Kim Jong Un has been observed overseeing cruise missile tests from a newly commissioned North Korean naval destroyer.
North Korea has formally rejected denuclearization goals, declaring its nuclear arsenal non-negotiable ahead of a high-profile visit from China's Xi Jinping.
China’s Xi visits North Korea amid nuclear silence, reshaping regional alliances without direct U.S. confrontation