North Korea promotes Kim Jong Un’s sister as he vows to boost economy
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been promoted in the ruling party structure at the party congress, during which he set the country’s economic agenda…
North Korea’s Kim re-elected to lead ruling party at congress
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as the General Secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party at a rare congress. – The decision was made Sunday (February 22)…
Day of the Shining Star – North Korea Celebrates Kim Jong Il’s Birthday on February 16
On February 16, 2026, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) celebrates Day of the Shining Star (광명성절 / Kwangmyŏngsŏng-jŏl), one of the country’s two most important national holidays…
Military Foundation Day (인민군 창건일) – North Korea Celebrates Its Armed Forces on February 8
On February 8, 2026, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) observes Military Foundation Day (인민군 창건일, Inmin-gun Changgŏn-il), also known as Korean People’s Army (KPA) Foundation Day, one…
UN Security Council to exempt sanctions on humanitarian aid for North Korea
A United Nations committee has approved exemptions from wide-reaching sanctions against North Korea to allow fresh humanitarian aid to reach the country. – The members of the UN Security Council…
North Korea’s Kim: party congress to unveil plans for nuclear-war deterrent
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers’ Party will unveil next-stage plans for further strengthening the country’s nuclear war deterrent. – Kim directed…
N. Korea ramps up ‘people-first’ policy push ahead of party congress
North Korea is ramping up its “people-first” policy push to win public support in the run-up to an upcoming party congress. – The “people-first” principle is one of North Korean…
Korean Alphabet Day in North Korea: Honoring Chosŏn’gŭl’s Revolutionary Legacy
On January 15, 2026, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) observes Chosŏn’gŭl Day (조선글날), a national commemorative day that celebrates the creation of the Korean alphabet, known in North…
North Korea’s Kim shakes up security detail amid ‘decapitation’ fears
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un replaced three top officials in charge of his personal security, South Korea said Tuesday, suggesting the leader may fear assassination attempts. – Three state agencies…
North Korea threatens response to drone incursions, rejects Seoul’s denial
North Korea on Sunday acknowledged South Korea’s denial that its military was responsible for alleged drone intrusions as a “wise choice,” but warned that Seoul cannot evade responsibility for what…