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Kim Jong Un's daughter is close to be designated as North Korea's next leader: Report
World | Feb 12, 2026, 05:24 PM ISTFirst appearing in public at a long-range missile test in November 2022, Kim Ju Ae has since accompanied her father to an increasing number of events, including weapons tests, military parades and factory openings.
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Is Kim Jong Un reeling under serious health issues? Korean spy claims his weight climbs to 140 kg
World | Jul 30, 2024, 07:29 PM ISTKim's obesity could be attributed to his habits of drinking, smoking, and stress. Intelligence reports claimed North Korean officials were seeking new medications overseas for Kim's suspected conditions of high blood pressure and diabetes.
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Why did North Korea send 'special balloon gifts' carrying excrement to South Korea? EXPLAINED
World | May 29, 2024, 07:49 PM ISTNorth Korea flew hundreds of balloons carrying trash and manure toward South Korea in one of its most bizarre provocations against its rival in years, prompting the South’s military to mobilise chemical and explosive response teams to recover objects and debris in different parts of the country.
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North Korea faces massive floods amid severe food shortage, Kim Jong rebukes premiere
World | Aug 23, 2023, 12:23 PM ISTKim called the recent flooding a man-made disaster, citing a botched construction project that was supposed to improve drainage in the area.
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un not seen in public for 36 days. Is he suffering from any fatal disease?
World | Feb 07, 2023, 04:59 PM ISTSeveral international media speculated that the leader might be suffering from some serious ailment, especially a fatal one.
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Biden’s special envoy urges North Korea to return to talks
World | Aug 23, 2021, 12:23 PM ISTU.S. Special Representative for North Korea, Sung Kim is in Seoul for discussions over stalled nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.
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North Korean leader swears to overcome economic hardships
World | Jun 19, 2021, 07:38 AM ISTNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un “solemnly swore” to navigate his country out of deepening economic troubles as he concluded a major ruling party meeting.
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North Korea warns US of 'very grave situation' over Biden speech
World | May 02, 2021, 08:52 AM ISTNorth Korea on Sunday warned the United States will face “a very grave situation” because of Joe Biden's speech
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North Korea leader Kim Jong Un makes 1st appearance in 40 days
World | Oct 14, 2014, 11:48 AM ISTSeoul, South Korea: North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has made his first public appearance in five weeks, state media reported on Tuesday, ending an absence that drove a frenzy of global speculation ion that
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Kim Jong Il Dead, North Koreans Rally Around Heir
World | Dec 19, 2011, 01:29 PM ISTPyongyang, Dec 19: North Korea today announced the death of supreme leader Kim Jong Il and asked its people to rally behind his young son and heir-apparent, while the world watched for signs of instability