In Pics- Kim's North Korea holds mass rally in show of political loyalty

Kim Jong-Un's regime reportedly fired a ballistic missile into the sea on Wednesday, reports said. South Korea reported that North Korea had fired what was "presumed to be a ballistic missile".

North Korea launches unidentified projectile into the sea

In the first missile test this year, North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile into the sea east of the peninsula. Now it is suspected to be a ballistic missile.

North Korea starts the year 2022 with a missile launch into the sea

In what can be called a rare defection, a South Korean crossed the heavily armed border to enter Kim Jong Un-ruled North Korea, military of South Korea said on Sunday.

In rare defection, South Korean crosses fortified border to enter Kim Jong Un-ruled North

In what may be assumed a change of heart, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seems to have been shifting focus from nuclear weapons or the United States to tractor factories and school uniforms for 2022, as per the summaries shared by state media on Saturday.

Change of heart? North Korea’s Kim Jong Un shifts focus from nukes to economic development for 2022

North Korea opened a key ruling party meeting as Kim Jong Un is marking 10 years in power, since his father and longtime ruler Kim Jong Il's death in December 2011.

North Korea holds key ruling party meeting as Kim Jong Un marks 10 years in power

In another bizarre dictatorial decision, North Korea forces civilians to mourn the death of former Supreme Leader Kim Jong Il by banning laughing, drinking and shopping for 11 days.

North Korea: A ban on laughing, drinking & shopping for 11 days

Pyongyang has issued fresh diktats to its citizens. For 11 days, North Koreans can't drink alcohol, go out shopping or laugh. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: North Koreans can not laugh for 11 days

From Friday forward, people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, generally known as North Korea, are prohibited from smiling, shopping, or drinking as part of an 11-day mourning period commemorating the death of former leader Kim Jong-il.

No laughing, no drinking, and no shopping in North Korea for 11 days, says Kim Jong Un

In what comes as a shocking revelation, a human rights report states that North Korea has publicly executed at least 7 of its citizens for watching and distributing K-pop videos from South Korea.

Under Kim Jong Un's rule, at least 7 North Koreans executed for watching K-pop videos

North Korea, also called the ''hermit kingdom,'' is the most isolated and secretive country in the world. People living in the country need permission to keep pets, wear blue denim, keep long hair or even have a hot shower.

Why is North Korea known as the most isolated country in the world?

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Kim Jong Un has coined "Kimjongunism" - a new ideology for North Korea. The North Korean leader has reportedly removed portraits of his father and grandfather, in an effort to break away from the shadow of his ancestors. Palki Sharma decodes Kim Jong Un's latest moves.

Gravitas: Kim Jong Un coins a new ideology for North Korea

People in North Korea are starving. Kim Jong Un has come up with a bizarre solution. Pyongyang wants North Koreans to eat black swans. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Pyongyang wants North Koreans to eat black swan

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has asked the people of his country to eat less until 2025 in a bid to combat the food crisis. Food prices are soaring in North Korea due to a lack of supply which is unable to meet the demand of people living in the country.

North Korea food crisis: Leader Kim Jong Un asks people to 'eat less' until 2025

Difficult to detect or destroy: North Korea and its weapons of mass destruction

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was out of the public’s eye for some time, but when he returned, he had a great spectacle ready for him. Kim Jong Un attended a martial art show where he sat on the stage with several appointed authorities.

Kim Jong Un spotted smiling and clapping as soldiers lie on bed of nails

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un grins and applauds through a full-on display of endurance by his soldiers, including lying on broken glass demonstrating their defence capabilities.

Kim Jong Un attends martial arts demonstration, North Korean army showcases Defence capabilities

The most vulnerable people of North Korea are at an increased risk of starvation as the economy of the country is rapidly declining, a UN expert has said. Kim Jong-un’s country has been facing a food crisis for the past few months.

Kim Jong Un's North Korea may soon face 'starvation risk': UN

In 2021, the North Korean leader unexpectedly withdrew from public view numerous times.The dates lined up with periods when Kim was assessing designs for national projects, according to NK News.

Missing Kim Jong Un was not ill, but he was busy developing North Korea logos: Report 

On Tuesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticised the US for hostile actions and stated that his country is beefing up its military capabilities to preserve national sovereignty.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un blames US for regional tensions, defends weapons buildup

North and South Korea restored the cross-border hotline as officials conducted their first phone call since August. The move comes just days after Kim Jong-Un's regime tested hypersonic missile and launched a long-range cruise missile last month.

North and South Korea restore hotline, exchange phone call

After raising hopes for peace, North Korea has tested another missile. What's on Kim Jong Un's mind? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: After raising hopes for peace, North Korea tests another missile

North Korea carried out a fresh test of a newly developed anti-aircraft missile on Thursday, according to state media KCNA which reported the news on Friday. The test is latest in North Korea's series of weapons tests.

North Korea carries out new test, fires anti-aircraft missile

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