North Korea said Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit produced a “far-reaching blueprint” for bilateral relations. The statement highlights strengthened ties between Beijing and Pyongyang amid shifting regional alliances. The development matters for regional security and affects diplomatic balances in East Asia. According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping […]
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Xi says North Korea visit deepens bilateral understanding
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said his latest visit to North Korea has deepened mutual understanding between the two countries, marking what officials described as a new phase in bilateral relations. Read More: Xi visit boosts Kim’s confidence amid regional tensions Xi wrapped up his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years on Tuesday, concluding a […]
Kim visits missile factory, issues directive
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered an increase in missile production during a visit to a weapons manufacturing facility. The directive reflects Pyongyang’s efforts to strengthen its military capabilities amid evolving security challenges. The move is expected to draw attention from regional powers and international observers. According to state media, Kim visited a […]
Xi Jinping visits North Korea, vows ‘invincible friendship’
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday in a rare diplomatic visit, declaring an “invincible friendship” with Pyongyang as Beijing and Pyongyang reaffirmed close ties amid shifting global alliances. Read More: Xi visit boosts Kim’s confidence amid regional tensions The visit marks Xi’s first trip abroad this year and his first visit to […]
Xi visit boosts Kim’s confidence amid regional tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday in a visit that highlights strengthening ties between the two neighbors. The summit comes as Kim projects growing confidence, backed by an expanding nuclear arsenal, closer relations with Russia and limited interest in renewed engagement with the […]
Xi to visit North Korea as China seeks closer ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea from June 8 to 9, marking his first trip to the country in nearly seven years as Beijing moves to strengthen relations with its long-time ally. Read More: Trump praises China’s Xi over handling of North Korea According to Chinese state media, Xi will travel to Pyongyang at the invitation […]
Kim Jong Un orders rapid expansion of nuclear arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a significant increase in the country’s nuclear weapons programme, calling for an “exponential” expansion of the national atomic arsenal. During a visit to a newly operational nuclear material production facility, Kim reviewed progress in weapons-grade nuclear material production and directed officials to further boost output to […]
North Korea says nuclear material capacity has doubled
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the country’s capacity to produce weapons-grade nuclear material has more than doubled over the past five years, signaling Pyongyang’s continued commitment to expanding its nuclear arsenal. Read More: North Korea may have made more nuclear bombs According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim made the remarks during […]
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, Seoul says
SEOUL: North Korea fired several projectiles, including at least one short-range ballistic missile, toward waters off its west coast on Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, marking the country’s first known missile launch since April. According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the projectiles were launched at around 1pm local time (0400 GMT) from […]
North Korea says it is not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty
North Korea has declared that it is no longer bound by any treaty related to nuclear non-proliferation, reaffirming its stance as a nuclear weapons state amid continued international pressure over its weapons programme. Read More: North Korea Declines Participation in NPT Framework According to state media outlet KCNA, North Korea’s permanent representative to the United Nations, […]