Kim Jung-un

N. Korea conducts test launch of Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – North Korea conducted the first test launch of its solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Hwasong-18 on Thursday.
2023-04-14 11:18
Kim calls for nuclear attack readiness against US, S. Korea

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen drills simulating a nuclear counterattack against the US and South Korea in a warning to the allies who are scaling up their joint military exercises.
2023-03-20 12:10
North Korea puts on biggest ICBM display in Jong-Un presence

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, who was accompanied by his wife and daughter, presided over the nighttime military parade.
2023-02-09 21:00
To counter US threat;

Kim orders exponential increase of N. Korea's nuclear arsenal

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the development of new nuclear-capable inter-continental ballistic missiles and the mass production of tactical nuclear weapons to counter the threat from the United States.
2023-01-01 08:06
Kim Jong Un sets new goals for North Korea military

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Kim Jong Un announced new goals for North Korea's military in a report to party leaders, state media reported Wednesday, hinting that missile tests will continue next year.
2022-12-28 15:04
North Korea says tests nuclear warning to S Korea, US

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – North Korea has said its recent barrage of missile launches were “tactical nuclear” drills personally overseen by Kim Jong Un, and a response to joint United States-South Korea naval exercises.
2022-10-10 12:40
Russia willing to expand ties with N Korea: Putin

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Moscow is ready to continue the comprehensive and constructive development of bilateral relations with Pyongyang.
2022-08-15 15:50
N Korea warns US ready for any military conflict

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un warned that his government is "fully prepared" for any military conflict with the United States.
2022-07-28 10:45
Kim warns N Korea would preemptively use nukes if threatened

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un warned yet again that his country would preemptively use nuclear weapons if threatened.
2022-04-30 13:20
N.K. leader warns US, S. Korea ahead of military drills

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has warned South Korea and the United States before their annual military exercise expected for mid-August.
2021-07-30 19:00
Kim calls for preparedness for confrontation with US

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the country's government on Thursday it needed to be prepared for a confrontation with the United States.
2021-06-18 11:00
Kim Jong-un calls for alert posture in military meeting

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has presided over a Central Military Commission meeting of the ruling Workers' Party and called for a high alert posture.
2021-06-12 13:20
US likely to offer partial sanctions relief to North Korea

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The Biden administration is likely to pursue a phased process of offering partial sanctions relief in exchange for partial steps from North Korea toward its denuclearization, a South Korean news outlet has reported.
2021-05-30 22:30
Kim's sister warns Seoul of propaganda leaflets consequences

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, has warned South Korea that their recent failure to stop North Korean defectors from spreading anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets will have consequences.
2021-05-02 16:40
N Korea test fires a ballistic missile

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) -North Korean officials announced Friday morning that they have tested a tactical guided missile.
2021-03-26 17:00
Kim says N. Korea to focus on bringing US 'to their knees'

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un said that the nation’s activities should focus on bringing its "arch-enemy" the United States, “to their knees.”
2021-01-10 14:59
Iranian President congratulates National day of North Korea

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – In a message on Wednesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani felicitated the Supreme Leader of North Korea on the country's National Day.
2020-09-09 12:31
Kim Jong Un rules out possibility of war against N Korea

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – North Korea leader Kim Jong Un said there will not be any war on his country again.
2020-07-28 16:27
N. Korea leader issues new message coinciding with recent rumors

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Kim Jong Un, leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), who has recently been rumored about his health status in the media, issued a message on the occasion of International Worker Day.
2020-05-01 22:00
Satellite images increase probability of Kim Jong Un's presence at coastal resort

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Recent satellite photos of boats, often used by Kim Jong Un near Wonsan, suggest that the North Korean leader is at the coastal resort.
2020-04-29 23:49