Kim Jong Un likely upbeat about launch plans despite odds of missing goal, possibly due to prospect of Russian help
The NK News team discusses personal diplomacy between the two leaders, prospects for denuclearization and US-ROK ties
Satellite imagery shows construction at Kumsusan Guesthouse where Putin and Xi stayed during their trips to DPRK
North Korean leader visits new high-rise apartments overlooking China amid apparent delay in recovery efforts
Latest ballistic missile test comes hours after high-level talks between DPRK foreign minister and Putin in Moscow
Analysis shows officials have altered newspapers and plaques in likely bid to enhance Kim Jong Un’s personality cult
Leader Kim Jong Un hails 'absolutely irreversible' nuclear weapons program after successful launch on Thursday
First test in 2024 of missile designed to strike US sets performance records, comes days before American election
Top DPRK general has appeared at drills that were likely part of preparations to send elite soldiers to fight Ukraine
Plane appears to make irregular landing near airbase, after DPRK allegedly started sending troops to Russia
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