Kim Jong Il

• Speculation rages on Kim Jong Un’s health as North Korea media stay silent

  Reports have said Kim is gravely ill after undergoing a cardiovascular procedure.

  Politics

  Apr 22, 2020
  
• North Korea pays respect to Kim Jong Il on 7th anniversary of death

  The death of Kim Jong Il on Dec. 17, 2011 launched his son, Kim Jong Un into power when he was in his late 20s.

  World

  Dec 16, 2018
  
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• Why North Korea’s move to halt weapons testing is a show of strength from Kim Jong-Un

  North Korea said it's ceasing nuclear weapons testing because it has achieved its goal of taking its place among the world's nuclear-armed states, and now wants to focus on improving its economy.

  World

  Apr 22, 2018
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• North Koreans celebrate anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Un’s father

  With sombre, recorded music playing in the sub-zero air, thousands upon thousands of people marched up Pyongyang's Mansu Hill.

  Trending

  Dec 17, 2017
• Kim Jong Nam found with contracted pupils and soiled underwear, both signs of poisoning, doctor says

  Prosecutors have said four North Koreans conspired with the two women to plot the murder of Kim Jong Nam and fled the country the day of the attack.

  World

  Nov 27, 2017
• Who killed Kim Jong Un’s estranged half-brother, Kim Jong Nam? Here’s what we know

  Was it the perfect crime?

  Crime

  Oct 23, 2017
• Life in North Korea: Food rations, power failures and no free speech

  David Slinn was the first British ambassador to North Korea. He tells us about life in Pyongyang.

  World

  Oct 22, 2017
• Lethal nerve agent likely left Kim Jong Nam dead in less than 20 minutes: Malaysian official

  Malaysia's health minister said the dose of nerve agent given to North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un's exiled half brother was so high that it killed him within 20 minutes.

  World

  Feb 26, 2017
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• Kim Jong Nam murder suspect lived mystery life in Malaysia for years

  Ri Jong Chol, a North Korean arrested in the probe into last week's murder of the half-brother of the isolated state's leader, lived in Malaysia for more than three years without working at the company registered on his employment permit or receiving a salary.

  Feb 21, 2017
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• North Korean investigation of Kim Jong Nam murder impartial: Malaysia ambassador

  Malaysia's ambassador to Pyongyang says the investigation into the death of the exiled half-brother of North Korea's ruler is being conducted in an impartial manner.

  Feb 20, 2017