Kim Jong-un’s nephew ‘is taken in by the CIA’ three years after his father was killed

The nephew of Kim Jong-un has been taken into protective custody by the CIA, reports have claimed. Kim Han-sol is the son of the dictator’s half brother Kim Jong-nam who was assassinated on the orders of the North Korean leader in 2017. The 25-year-old, who has been exiled from the country, is in hiding after … Read more

Kim Jong-un’s sister disappears from public view

Kim Jong-un’s sister has been out of public view for more than a month – prompting fears that her rise to prominence has gone too far for North Korea’s liking.  Kim Yo-jong has been described as her brother’s ‘number two’ after representing the regime at official events and wielding influence over the secretive state’s policies.  … Read more

Medical experts say ‘needle’ marks on Kim Jong-un’s arms could hint at heart surgery

Marks on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s wrist suggests he could have had heart surgery, say medical experts.  The despot made his first alleged public appearance for 20 days yesterday when he cut the ribbon at the opening of a fertiliser factory in Sunchon, according to state media. Medical experts have assessed video footage of … Read more

Twitter reacts to Kim Jong-un’s return to public life

‘The North Korean version of The Undertaker’: Internet reacts to claims Kim Jong-un is alive after photos of dictator are released for the first time in 20 days following rumours he had died Kim Jong-un was last seen on April 11 leading to speculation on his health  He missed the anniversary celebrations of his grandfather’s … Read more

Chinese medical team dispatched to North Korea to advise on Kim Jong-un’s care 

China has dispatched a team to North Korea including medical experts to advise on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to three people familiar with the situation. The trip by the Chinese doctors and officials comes amid conflicting reports about the health of the North Korean leader. Reuters was unable to immediately determine what … Read more

Kim Jong-un’s sister returns as North Korea’s propaganda chief

Kim Jong-Un’s younger sister has been reinstated to North Korea’s leadership council to preside over the police state’s expansive propaganda operation. Kim Yo Jong, believed to be in her thirties, was turfed out of the dictator’s inner circle when she was blamed for last year’s bungled talks with Donald Trump. But following an extensive publicity … Read more

Pictured: ‘Super-large missile’ launched by Kim Jong-un’s North Korea into the sea off east Japan

Pictured: ‘Super-large missile’ launched by Kim Jong-un’s North Korea into the sea off Japan’s east coast in latest controversial test South Korea’s military chiefs said at least one missile fired toward Sea of Japan It was the fourth round of projectile launches this month from Pyongyang  Comes as a prolonged hiatus in disarmament talks with … Read more