A top military commander from North Korea has spoke out about the most secretive nation under Kim Jong-un's rule, from killings to illegal drug labs. Kim Kuk-song told the BBC in an exclusive interview that he spent 30 years working his way through the ranks of North Korea's formidable espionage organisations, which were the "eyes, ears, and brains of the Supreme Leader.

Drug deals to weapons sales: Kim Jong-un wants money by any means, says defector

The death toll in the Ecuador prison riot rose to 116. The clash on Tuesday was the most deadly act of violence ever in Ecuador's penitentiary system. In February and in July 2021, similar clashes took place in various prisons in the country.

Morning news brief: Ecuador prison riots death toll crosses 100 & more

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's influential sister has been appointed to the country's top government body, the official KCNA news agency reported Thursday. Kim Yo Jong, a key adviser to her brother, was promoted to a position on the State Affairs Commission, amid a raft of changes approved by the Supreme People's Assembly, the rubber-stamp parliament.

Kim Jong-Un promotes sister to North Korea's top government body

North Korea's state media claimed on Wednesday that the projectile it had tested earlier this week was a new hypersonic missile. According to North Korea's state-run channel KCNA, the launch took place in Jagang province on Tuesday.

North Korea tests new hypersonic missile

The White House officials said on Tuesday that North Korea fired two short-range missiles after a visit to the region by the top US defense and diplomatic officials while describing the tests as "common" military testing.

North Korea tested two short-range missiles: White House

North Korean leader Kim Jing-un displayed new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) at a military parade in Pyongyang, state media reported Friday, in a show of strength as US President Donald Trump exits office.

Kim Jong-un unveils new submarine-launched missiles as Trump exits

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Friday called the United States Pyongyang's ''biggest enemy'' as he threw down the diplomatic gauntlet to the incoming administration of Joe Biden.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un calls US Pyongyang's 'biggest enemy'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday vowed he would boost his country's defence capabilities at a rare congress session as the country faces international sanctions and pressure.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledges to strengthen defence capabilities at rare party congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un admitted on Wednesday that the country's economic plan had failed to meet its goals in a rare congress of the ruling Workers' Party.

Kim Jong-un admits economic failure as rare party congress begins

Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong on Wednesday lashed South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha who raised doubts over Pyongyang's claim that it has reported zero coronavirus cases.

Kim Jong-un's sister threatens South Korea's foreign minister for questioning zero-virus claim

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's nephew has reportedly been taken into protective custody by the intelligence service officials of the United States. Kim Han-sol is the son of Kim's half-brother Kim Jong-Nam - who was murdered on orders of the dictator using a nerve agent in 2017.

Kim Jong-Un's nephew Kim Han-sol goes missing 'after meeting with CIA'

A human rights group on Monday said that North Korean justice system treats people ''less than an animal''. US-based Human Rights Watch called out the country's pretrial detention system and legal processes for the torture, humiliation and coerced confessions on detainees and officials.

Human Rights Watch says North Korean justice system treats people worse than animals

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un shed tears and issued a rare apology for his failure to guide his country properly amid the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at the military parade organised to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party, Kim Jong-un said “Our people have placed trust, as high as the sky and as deep as the sea, in me, but I have failed to always live up to it satisfactorily.

'I am really sorry': Kim Jong-un weeps and issues rare apology over failings

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Kim Jong-un on the founding anniversary of North Korea's ruling party, and said he intended to deepen relations with Pyongyang.

Chinese President Xi Jinping intends to deepen relations with North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has addressed an unusual predawn military parade held in Pyongyang to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers’ Party.

North Korea holds anniversary parade: Kim Jong-Un addresses the nation

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Monday launched a 80-day campaign to attain goals this year in every sector. In a politburo meeting of the ruling Workers' Party, Kim called upon his country to embark on the campaign before a congress decides to lay out a new five-year plan.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un launches campaign to attain goals

South Korea's defence ministry said today that North Korean forces shot dead a South Korean fisheries official who had disappeared during a routine patrol operation.

South Korean man strays in Pyongyang waters; shot & cremated by North Korea

North Korea has passed a law according to which pre-school children must spend 90 minutes a day to learn about the country leader Kim Jong-un as a part of their curriculum.

North Korea has just passed this bizarre order about Kim Jong-un

North Korea executed five government officials after they spoke out against the regime's economic policies. All five Economic Ministry employees were shot by firing squad after details of their conversations emerged at a dinner party.

Five North Korean govt workers executed for criticising Kim Jong-un's policies

The headless body of Kim Jong Un's executed uncle was once displayed to senior North Korean officials, US President Donald Trump told the author of an upcoming biographical book.

Kim Jong Un once showed off executed uncle's headless body, Trump says

Kim Yo Jong, younger sister of North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un, has appeared to have vanished from public view after last being pictured on July 27. Also read | North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister is 'de facto second-in-command', says lawmaker This is despite rumours she was on the brink of taking over from her brother after being given more power while he battled his health.

North Korea's de facto second-in-command Kim Yo-jong disappears off public radar

South Korea's intelligence agency believes that Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, is serving as his "de facto second-in-command" but has not necessarily been designated his successor, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister is 'de facto second-in-command', says lawmaker

According to South Korea's spy agency North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has assigned more responsibilities to his aides, including his sister Kim Yo-jong.

Kim's sister profile in North Korea increases: Kim Yo Jong gets more power

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