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North Korea's next global "charm offensive" will be led by leader Kim Jong Un's younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, who is the strategic mastermind in Pyongyang and could eventually succeed her brother in power. [1]

RFA Perspectives — North Korea’s Kim Jong-un recently visited Beijing with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae. (confirmed by 3 sources) [2]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle Jang Song Thaek has been executed for trying to overthrow the government, state media announced Thursday, calling the country's once second most powerful figure "a traitor" and "worse than a dog." The official ... [3]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has entrenched his daughter as heir apparent ahead of a landmark party conference, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday after a briefing from Seoul's main intelligence agency. (confirmed by 2 sources) [4]

TOKYO -- Since U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un came face to face in June, the world has been left to wonder whether lasting peace is at hand, or whether the last Cold War vestige is destined to turn hot. [5]

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[1] MM www.rfa.org · 2024-01-28 · 100% match

Kim Jong Un’s sister ‘not to be underestimated,’ author says

North Korea's next global "charm offensive" will be led by leader Kim Jong Un's younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, who is the strategic mastermind in Pyongyang and could eventually succeed her brother in power.

[2] MM www.rfa.org · 2025-09-15 · 100% match

Analysis: Kim Jong Un’s daughter steps into ‘successor spotlight’

RFA Perspectives — North Korea’s Kim Jong-un recently visited Beijing with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae.

[3] MM www.rfa.org · 2013-12-13 · 100% match

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Uncle Executed: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle Jang Song Thaek has been executed for trying to overthrow the government, state media announced Thursday, calling the country's once second most powerful figure "a traitor" and "worse than a dog." The official

[4] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-02-12 · 100% match

Kim Jong Un entrenches daughter as likely heir, Seoul says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has entrenched his daughter as heir apparent ahead of a landmark party conference, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday after a briefing from Seoul's main intelligence agency.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-09-17 · 100% match

On Kim Jong Un's list of worries, public opinion outranks a coup

TOKYO -- Since U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un came face to face in June, the world has been left to wonder whether lasting peace is at hand, or whether the last Cold War vestige is destined to turn hot.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-04-19 · 100% match

Pompeo 'got along really well' with Kim Jong Un, Trump says

International relationsPompeo 'got along really well' with Kim Jong Un, Trump says President chooses CIA spies over diplomats to lead negotiations CIA Director Mike Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ahead of a planned summit between Kim

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-06-15 · 100% match

Abe seeks September summit with Kim Jong Un

TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering meeting with Kim Jong Un this fall, responding to the North Korean leader's openness to dialogue expressed during a summit with President Donald Trump this week.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-03-23 · 100% match

Kim Jong Un's aide visits Moscow in sign of possible summit

MOSCOW -- A senior aide to Kim Jong Un arrived here Tuesday in what could be preparation for a meeting between the North Korean leader and Russian President Vladimir Putin as Pyongyang's talks with the U.S. stall.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-07-21 · 100% match

Kim Jong Un plays hard to get with Putin

TOKYO -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov visited Pyongyang on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for the first summit between Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-23 · 100% match

North Korea's Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs

SEOUL (Reuters) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was reappointed as president of state affairs, state media KCNA reported on Monday, after the isolated nation convened the first session of its Supreme People's Assembly a day earlier.

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