NORTH KOREA

Jun 27, 2026, 11:10 PM

A BBC piece explores why North Korean leader Kim Jong Un never speaks publicly about his mother or her controversial bloodline. Her origins, little known to North Koreans, could threaten the regime's claim to legitimacy.

Jun 24, 2026, 11:27 AM

A North Korean soldier has crossed the border into South Korea. South Korea's military says it is investigating the reasons for the crossing. While dozens of North Koreans flee each year, military defections are rare.

中国 習主席が訪朝終え帰国 非核化への言及なしで懸念も

Jun 9, 2026, 08:20 PM

China's President Xi Jinping has wrapped up a two-day visit to North Korea. While the two countries stressed their friendship, it is unclear whether Xi discussed the North's nuclear program with leader Kim Jong Un, and experts worry Beijing may be effectively turning a blind eye to it.

Kim Jong-un embarrasse-t-il la Chine ?

Jun 9, 2026, 06:20 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his first visit to North Korea since 2019, given a lavish welcome by Kim Jong-un. The trip comes as Pyongyang draws closer to Moscow and holds firm on its nuclear program, raising questions about how comfortable Beijing is with its unpredictable ally.

Jun 9, 2026, 07:08 AM

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un pledged to strengthen ties as Xi wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019. The visit underscored the close alignment between Beijing and Pyongyang.

Jun 8, 2026, 02:22 PM

As Xi Jinping visits North Korea, Beijing is seeking to reassert influence over a strategically vital but deeply unpredictable partner. Analysts debate whether the trip reflects genuine friendship or a bid for leverage.

Jun 8, 2026, 12:47 PM

Xi Jinping's first trip to North Korea in seven years comes as Pyongyang has drawn closer to Russia, and analysts say Kim Jong Un is likely to seek greater access to China's economic power. The visit tests Beijing's ability to pull North Korea back into its orbit.

Corée du Nord : Xi Jinping à Pyongyang pour une opération séduction de Kim Jong-un

Jun 7, 2026, 12:30 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time since 2019, as Kim Jong-un's diplomatic standing has grown on the world stage. The report examines how this rising importance could make him more dangerous.

Jun 7, 2026, 11:31 AM

The statement came a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un.

中国 習近平国家主席があす7年ぶりに北朝鮮訪問 両国の思惑は

Jun 7, 2026, 09:47 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a two-day state visit to North Korea starting the 8th, his first since 2019. A summit with Kim Jong-un is expected to reaffirm the two countries' unity.

פולחן אישיות, גרעין ועתיד בערפל: מה יקרה בצפון קוריאה ביום שאחרי קים?

Jun 7, 2026, 02:00 AM

North Korea is perhaps the most resilient dictatorship in the modern world, with nuclear weapons that have become the regime's insurance policy. The piece examines what could follow Kim Jong-un.

Jun 5, 2026, 03:25 PM

North Korea has been steadily accelerating its nuclear weapons programme while Washington's focus has been occupied by other crises. Kim Jong Un recently conducted a high-profile tour of a new nuclear fuel facility and pledged to build additional nuclear weapons. Analysts warn that the incremental build-up poses a growing long-term threat to regional security.

Jun 5, 2026, 04:07 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to North Korea on June 8-9 at the invitation of Kim Jong-un, Xinhua and KCNA reported.

Mar 16, 2026, 01:08 PM

The United States is reportedly redeploying Patriot and THAAD air defense batteries from South Korea to the Middle East, raising concerns in Seoul about reduced protection on the peninsula. The move comes amid ongoing provocations from North Korea, which continues to test missiles and engage in military posturing. South Korean officials and analysts worry the redeployment could create a window of vulnerability at a particularly sensitive moment.