North Korea is reportedly imposing a ban on leather jackets and trench coats so that common people do not copy the style of their supreme leader, Kim Jong-un. Radio Free Asia reported, citing sources in the country that authorities in North Korea are saying that it is disrespectful to copy the fashion choices of the country's leader.

Fashion police? North Korea bans leather coats to stop citizens from copying Kim Jong-un's style: Report

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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In his first public appearance in over a month, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un visited the northwestern city of Samjiyon, near China border, where his signature construction project is underway.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in a month

Canadian apparel company Reitmans recently cancelled a contract with a Chinese supplier after a report by CBC News showed that it was using forced North Korean labour.

Canadian brands cancel deal with Chinese supplier over use of North Korean forced labour

As North Korea's economy is quickly deteriorating, the country's most vulnerable citizens are at greater risk of hunger. For the past few months, Kim Jong un's-country has been experiencing a food crisis.

Reports of famine in North Korea as bad as 1990s amid mounting food insecurity

North Korea can get all the uranium it needs for nuclear weapons through its existing Pyongsan mill, and satellite imagery of tailings piles suggests the country can produce far more nuclear fuel than it is, a new academic study concludes.

North Korea can produce more uranium for nukes than current rate: Report

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

In an attempt to shed the shadow of his predecessors, Kim Jong-un has ordered authorities to promote the doctrine of 'Kimjongunism,' as well as remove paintings of his father and grandparents.

Heard of 'Kimjongunism'? That's North Korea's brand new doctrine, coined by Kim Jong-un

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

Kim Jong Un, North Korea's weight-conscious ruler, is said to have devised an unusual solution to the country's food shortage: forcing his starving population to eat decorative black swans.

Kim Jong-un's bizarre food strategy: Orders North Koreans to eat 'delicious' black swans

According to media reports on Monday, the South Korean administration urged North Korea to accept Pope Francis' invitation to visit the nation, claiming that it would help to improve regional peace.

South Korea urges Kim Jong-un to accept proposal for Pope's visit to North Korea

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has lost about 20 kilograms of weight, but remains healthy, South Korea’s spy agency told the lawmakers. The National Intelligence Service claimed that he has been focussing on boosting public loyalty to him as the country faces widespread hunger and worsening economic problems.

Kim Jong-un lost 20 kgs, not using body double, says South Korean spy agency

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

North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests were "concerning and counterproductive" for efforts to reduce tensions, and Pyongyang should instead engage in talks, the US envoy for North Korea said on Sunday.

US envoy urges N Korea to end 'provocations', accept offer of talks

Senior US envoy to North Korea, Sung Kim, has called on the country to halt missile tests and return to nuclear negotiations. After a meeting with South Korean officials to discuss Pyongyang's recent missile tests, Kim told the Associated Press, "We call on the DPRK to cease these provocations and other destabilising activities, and instead, engage in dialogue.

US urges North Korea to halt missile tests and resume talks

From spy satellites to mobile networks: South Korea gets new rocket space programme off ground

The United States has criticised North Korea for testing new ballistic missile. According to the reports, the missile travelled around 590 kilometres (365 miles) at a maximum altitude of about 60 kilometres.

US criticises North Korea for testing new ballistic missile

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

North Korea has confirmed that it “successfully” test-fired a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), a day after South Korea reported the missile launch.

North Korea confirms test of new submarine-launched ballistic missile with ‘advance guidance technologies’

Days after saying it doesn't want war, North Korea launched a submarine-based missile into the Sea of Japan. Tokyo says all options - including enemy base strikes are on the table. Palki Sharma gets you the latest on the Korean arms race.

Gravitas: North Korea tests submarine-launched missiles

North Korea has tested a new submarine-launched ballistic missile. According to the reports missile flew 450 kms and reached about 60 kms altitude. The missile was tested near city facing Japan.

North Korea tests submarine missile

North Korea once again fired a ballistic missile into the sea. This comes hours after the U.S. reaffirmed its offer to resume diplomacy on North Korea's nuclear weapons program

North Korea: Pyongyang continues it's missile testing spree

North Korea launched one ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap, citing the Republic of Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).

North Korea fired one ballistic missile towards the sea of Japan: Reports

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