South Korea vows 'overwhelming' retaliation after North's threats following USS Carl Vinson arrival

South Korea’s Defense Ministry warned Tuesday that any provocation by North Korea would be met with “overwhelming” retaliation in response to the North's threats regarding the arrival of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in Busan.

2025-03-04

North Korea warns of stepped-up actions against arrival of U.S. aircraft carrier in Busan

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday warned of a stepped-up action against the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier in South Korea, claiming the U.S. move justifies the North bolstering its nuclear forces.

2025-03-04

Kim Yo-jong is married to 'tall, handsome' husband, defector reveals

Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has been married to a “tall” and “handsome” husband since at least September 2014, a defector revealed Wednesday.

2025-02-12

North Korean leader's powerful sister calls for 'veracity and frankness' from Belarus following summit report

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's powerful sister issued a rare statement on her country's stance on a summit meeting with Belarus on Monday, marking her first media remarks in about two months.

2025-01-20

Rare broadcast sparks speculation over Kim Yo-jong's children

Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was spotted holding a young boy’s hand and walking alongside a girl during a New Year’s celebratory performance in Pyongyang on Wednesday, raising speculation that the...

2025-01-02

Sister of North Korea's leader angrily accuses South of sending anti-regime leaflets

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un issued an angry statement on Tuesday accusing South Korea of sending anti-regime leaflets across the border.

2024-11-26

North's Kim Yo-jong warns South Korea will pay 'dear price' for dropping leaflets, 'dirty things'

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Sunday that South Korea will have to pay a "dear price" for sending propaganda leaflets across the border the previous day.

2024-11-17

North Korea fires short-range missiles into East Sea just ahead of U.S. election

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Tuesday, hours before polls open for the U.S. presidential election.

2024-11-05

'Hostile and dangerous': Kim Jong-un’s sister condemns drills by U.S., South Korea and Japan

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un lambasted the recent joint air drills staged by South Korea, the United States and Japan, claiming they validate her country's policy of bolstering its nuclear forces, the North's state media said.