Kim Oversees North Korea Rocket Engine Test

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a ground test of an upgraded high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine, according to state media, in a move that points to continued efforts to expand the country’s long-range missile capabilities. The latest test is being seen as part of Pyongyang’s

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Kim Says North Korea Needs Nuclear Weapons

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the current global situation proves why his country must continue strengthening its nuclear arsenal, declaring that Pyongyang’s status as a nuclear-armed state is irreversible. In a speech to the Supreme People’s Assembly, Kim argued that recent international developments show nuclear deterrence remains the only reliable guarantee

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Kim Ju Ae Seen Driving Tank in Public Appearance

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter Kim Ju Ae has appeared in fresh state media images driving a tank during a military drill in Pyongyang, adding to growing attention around her increasingly visible public role. Kim Ju Ae Tank Appearance The latest images showed Ju Ae inside the driver’s hatch of a tank […]

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North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles Again

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

North Korea has test-fired cruise missiles from its newest warship for the second time in a week, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the launch alongside his daughter Ju Ae. The test came as reports in South Korea said the United States is discussing or carrying out a temporary redeployment of some missile defence assets […]

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North Korea’s Kim Pledges Support for Putin

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unconditional and permanent support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s policies and decisions, according to North Korean state media. In a letter to Putin, Kim said he would always stand with Russia and respect all of its policy choices, calling the support constant and lasting. The letter came […]

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Kim Jong Un Offers Talks If U.S. Drops Denuclearisation Demand

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced that Pyongyang would consider resuming talks with the United States if Washington stops insisting on denuclearisation as a precondition. He made the remarks during a speech at the Supreme People’s Assembly. Nuclear Arsenal Non-Negotiable Kim stressed that North Korea will never surrender its nuclear weapons. He described the […]

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Trump Accuses Xi, Putin, Kim of Conspiring Against US

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping for hosting a military parade attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Posting on his social media platform, Trump sarcastically asked Xi to “give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United […]

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Xi Leads Parade with Putin and Kim in Beijing

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

China staged a grand military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II. The event showcased advanced fighter jets, tanks, and long-range missiles, many of which were displayed publicly for the first time. Thousands of troops marched in unison at Tiananmen Square. High-Profile Leaders in […]

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Kim Jong Un Travels to China by Train for Major Parade

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang on Monday aboard his iconic green armoured train to attend a military parade in Beijing. The train crossed into China on Tuesday morning, where Kim was received by senior Chinese officials. This marks his first participation in a large-scale international event since assuming leadership in 2011. The […]

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Trump Expresses Desire to Meet Kim Jong Un Again This Year

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un before the end of this year. He made the statement during his summit with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the White House, stressing that his personal relationship with Kim remains strong. Trump recalled their past summits in Singapore, […]