Tag: #KimJongUn
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North Korea bans celebration, drinking and shopping
North Korea also known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, has reportedly prohibited its citizens from celebrating and shopping or drinking for eleven days starting from Friday, as a part of the mourning period for the 10th anniversary of former leader Kim Jong-il. Kim Jong-il who ruled North Korea from 1994 to 2011, died…
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North Korea’s Kim orders 80-day ‘battle’ to boost economy
Seoul, Oct 6 (AFP/APP):North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a nationwide drive to boost the ailing economy ahead of a key party congress in January, state media reported Tuesday. The decision was made during a meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party and comes as the coronavirus pandemic and recent floods have added yet…
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North Korea seals border, Impose emergency in country after first case of coronavirus reported
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared a state of emergency and a lockdown in the border area after an illegal immigrant from South Korea contracted the coronavirus. Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has also reported that Kim Jong-Un declared a state of emergency in the Kaesong area during Politburo meeting yesterday. It was…
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North Korea announces severance of ties with South Korea
North Korea officially announces to cut off all communication channels with South Korea, including a hotline between the two nations’ leaders. The North said this was the first in a series of actions, describing South Korea as “the enemy”. The liaison office in the Korean border of Kaesong will also remain closed on Tuesday. Following…
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Political uncertainty: What to expect if Kim Jong-Un dies?
The diminutive dictator’s health has deteriorated in recent months due to heavy smoking, obesity and overwork, confirmed reports. North Korea has imposed even tighter restrictions following the outbreak of the global pandemic – COVID-19, although it claims to have no cases. Thereby, reports of the dictator’s death or incapacitation may likely result in a tumultuous…
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North Korea fires two unidentified projectiles: South’s military
Seoul, March 2 (AFP/APP): North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles on Monday, the South’s military said, weeks after Pyongyang declared its moratorium on long-range missile tests over. The two devices were fired eastwards over the sea from the Wonsan area on the east coast, the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. “The military is monitoring…
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North Korea ends test moratoriums, threatens ‘new’ weapon
Seoul, Jan 1 (AFP/APP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared an end to moratoriums on nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missile tests and threatened a demonstration of a “new strategic weapon” soon. Analysts said the announcement, reported by state media on Wednesday, amounted to Kim putting a missile “to Donald Trump’s head” — but…
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All eyes on ‘new way’ in Kim Jong Un’s New Year speech
Seoul, Dec 30 (AFP/APP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will give his set-piece New Year speech on Wednesday, an opportunity to flesh out the nuclear-armed nation’s threat to seek a “new way” forward after the expiration of its year-end deadline for US sanctions relief. Ahead of the address, Kim told a meeting of top…
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Russia, China make UN proposal to ease N.Korea sanctions
United Nations, United States, Dec 18 (AFP/APP): Russia and China on Monday proposed easing sanctions against nuclear-armed North Korea, in response to steps the North takes towards denuclearization. The proposal, in a draft resolution which surprised several diplomatic missions, came the same day Washington’s top representative in talks with North Korea criticized Pyongyang’s “hostile” statements.…
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North Korea’s Kim opens huge mountain development
Seoul, Dec 3 (AFP/APP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened a flagship construction project close to Mount Paektu, a symbol of the Korean nation and the supposed birthplace of his father and predecessor, state media reported Tuesday. The North has poured huge resources into the rebuilding of Samjiyon, the closest town to the…