Tag: kim jong un
North Korean police ordered to write essays on Kim Jong Un...
North Korean police officers have been tasked with writing essays about a video of Kim Jong Un honoring fallen North Korean soldiers, an exercise...
Kim Jong Un uses Iran conflict to justify nuclear expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has characterized the recent Israel-Iran armed conflict as "a typical conflict between imperialist forces and the defenders of...
N. Korea launches street smoking crackdown in Pyongyang
North Korea is cracking down on public smoking in Pyongyang.
"The Pyongyang party committee and people's committee issued joint orders on June 7 launching an...
Kim Jong Un’s favorite cigarettes command premium prices in China
North Korean cigarettes known as "7.27" — favored by leader Kim Jong Un — are gaining popularity in parts of China's Liaoning province despite...
N. Koreans criticize mass arrests after destroyer launch disaster
As North Korea continues arresting officials responsible for the failed launch of a new destroyer at Chongjin Shipyard, some North Koreans are criticizing the...
Kim Jong Un orders surprise inspections to enforce benefits for neighborhood...
North Korean officials have launched surprise inspections across major cities to verify if policies favoring neighborhood watch unit leaders are being properly implemented.
"After March's...
Fortress Pyongyang: US reassessment of N. Korea’s ability to endure conflict
The recent reassessment by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency regarding North Korea's military capabilities marks a shift in understanding the country's defensive posture. While...
Behind the smiles: The hidden rules of meeting N. Korea’s leader
Attendees at the April 15 opening ceremony for Pyongyang's Hwasong housing development were later summoned by police to write self-criticism letters after violating strict...
S. Koreans must think twice before selling N. Korean currency online
Many South Koreans use online secondhand trading platforms to sell unwanted items or find bargains, but selling North Korean currency on these platforms is...
N. Korean students question Kim’s gifts, alarming parents and teachers
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's gift of musical instruments to schools in flood-damaged regions has become part of state propaganda highlighting the "supreme...
