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N. Korea flaunts missile strength with Hwasong-20 ICBM
North Korea unveiled its latest Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) under development during a major military parade in an apparent attempt to show off its capabilities to launch a multiple warhead-tipped ICBM capable of striking the U.S. mainland. The Hwasong-20 was among an array of weapons systems the reclusive regime showcased in a military parade held Friday night to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), attended by leader Ki
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N. Korea's Kim tells Russia's Medvedev that he hopes to further develop alliance
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has told Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, expressing his hope to further develop alliance between the two nations, the North's state media reported Saturday, as Pyongyang has voiced unconditional support for Moscow's war against Ukraine. Kim met with Medvedev, chief of the ruling United Russia party, the previous day and exchanged views on issues of mutual concern, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Kim welcomed hi
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N. Korea unveils new Hwasong-20 ICBM at military parade
North Korea has showed off its newly developed Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time, among other new weapons, at a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to state media Saturday. The military parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Friday night, overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and attended by high-ranking leaders from China, Russia, Vietnam and others, was seen as Kim's will
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N. Korea's Kim says its military should become 'invincible' entity
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for the armed forces to continue to develop into an "invincible" entity at a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, state media reported Saturday. In a speech delivered Friday night, Kim reaffirmed a will to bolster the nation's defense capabilities, but he did not issue threats directly targeting South Korea or the United States. The North's leader stressed the country's sovereignty can only
Oct. 11, 2025 -
N. Korea rolls out new Hwasong-20 ICBM at military parade to mark party anniv.
North Korea has staged a military parade to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea, displaying the new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile, state media reported Saturday. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended the military parade held in Kim Il Sung Square on Friday night, according to the Korean Central News Agency. At the military parade, the North showcased the Hwasong-20 ICBM under development, calling it "the most powerful nuclear strategic
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N. Korea appears to have begun military parade to mark 80th anniversary of ruling party's creation
North Korea appears to have kicked off a military parade in Pyongyang on Friday to mark the 80th founding anniversary of its ruling party, an informed source said. The nighttime military parade marks the first such event in two years, following a paramilitary parade that took place in September 2023 on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the regime's founding day. Details of the event, including key attendees and weapons that were showcased, were not immediately known. It also remains to be
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North Korea rehearses Friday night military parade for Worker’s Party Anniversary: JCS official
North Korea is expected to stage a large-scale military parade late Friday night to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers’ Party, with signs pointing to the mobilization of missiles and other heavy weaponry, an official at South Korea’s military said. The official from the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff told reporters around noon that the North “appears to be conducting rehearsals with equipment and missiles mobilized,” adding that “the possibility of the parade taking p
Oct. 10, 2025 -
N. Korea's Kim pledges to build 'affluent paradise' on 80th anniv. of party founding
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged to turn the country into an "affluent" socialist "paradise" during an event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea, state media reported Friday. Kim issued the pledge in a speech at the event at Pyongyang's May Day Stadium the previous day, which was attended by foreign guests and members of various groups, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. The North Korean leader recalled the party's past course, sayi
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Kim, China's Li discuss elevating cooperation, strategic communication
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has held a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and discussed ways to broaden bilateral cooperation, including high-level exchanges and strategic communications, the North's state media reported Friday. The meeting took place Thursday in Pyongyang as Li visited North Korea to attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the North's Workers' Party of Korea, the Korean Central News Agency reported. It was the first visit by China's No. 2 lead
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China's Li arrives in Pyongyang, marking 1st visit by Chinese premier in 16 yrs: report
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Pyongyang on Thursday to attend celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the creation of North Korea's ruling party, China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported, marking the first visit by China's No. 2 leader to the North in 16 years. Li's arrival in Pyongyang marked the first goodwill visit to North Korea by a Chinese premier since former Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's trip to the North in October 2009. The three-day visit by Li to Pyongyang came as North Ko
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N. Korea's Kim calls for strict discipline ahead of key party anniv.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to "eliminate" movements that undermine the authority of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea and called for strict discipline, the North's state media reported Thursday. Kim made the remark during a visit to the Party Founding Museum in Pyongyang the previous day, ahead of the 80th founding anniversary of the ruling party Friday, according to the Korean Central News Agency. "We should continue to firmly consolidate strict order and sound discipline climat
Oct. 9, 2025 -
China's Li to visit N. Korea to attend key ruling party anniversary
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will make a "goodwill" visit to North Korea this week to attend the North's commemorative events to mark the 80th founding anniversary of its ruling party, the North's state media said Tuesday. Li will lead a Chinese delegation to take part in the celebrations of the founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea, which falls on Friday this year, according to the Korean Central News Agency. Li's delegation will pay "an official goodwill visit to the Democratic Peopl
Oct. 7, 2025 -
Kim Jong-un hails Putin as ‘closest comrade’ in birthday message
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a congratulatory birthday message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing him as his “dearest comrade,” underscoring deepening bilateral ties. According to North Korea’s state-run Rodong Sinmun on Tuesday, Kim wrote, “My most intimate comrade Vladimir Putin, I extend my warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to you on your meaningful birthday.” Praising Putin’s “wise leadership and patriotic devotion,” Kim said that under the Russian leader’s
Oct. 7, 2025 -
Vietnam's top leader to visit N. Korea to mark key party anniversary: KCNA
Vietnam's top leader, To Lam, will visit North Korea to mark the 80th founding anniversary of the North's ruling Workers' Party of Korea, state media reported Monday. The Vietnamese leader will pay a state visit to the North at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the occasion of the party anniversary set for Friday, the Korean Central News Agency reported in a short dispatch. Vietnam's foreign ministry also announced that Lam will visit North Korea for three days starting Thursd
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N. Korea's Kim calls for bolstering naval power to 'thoroughly' punish enemy
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited the nation's first 5,000-ton destroyer, calling for bolstering the naval combat force to "thoroughly" deter and counter the enemy's provocations, state media reported Monday. Kim visited the Choe Hyon destroyer Sunday, accompanied by key party and government officials, as part of his schedule over a military hardware exhibition, according to the Korean Central News Agency. In April, North Korea unveiled its new 5,000-ton multipurpose destroyer, named t
Oct. 6, 2025