South Korea & Kim Jong Un
41 shared events · Importance 12 · Last updated Apr 08, 2026
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South Korea: South Korea initiated the removal of loudspeakers from its border with North Korea as a conciliatory gesture to ease tensions and rebuild trust. Its new liberal government under Lee Jae Myung aims to improve relations with North Korea.
Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un is the leader of North Korea, which is extremely sensitive to outside criticism and has been intensifying efforts to eliminate South Korean pop culture influence.
Aug 04, 2025 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea's military and intelligence authorities, in conjunction with the United States, monitored the warship launch and assessed its failure, indicating ongoing surveillance of North Korea's military activities.
Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un condemned the failed launch of a new warship as a 'criminal act' and ordered its immediate restoration, highlighting the political importance of the event for the authority of North Korea.
May 22, 2025 · 9 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea's military assessed North Korea's 'side-launch attempt' and suggested the warship could have been developed with Russian help.
Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un publicly condemned the failed launch as a 'criminal act' and ordered investigations, reflecting his personal embarrassment and determination to advance North Korea's naval capabilities.
May 25, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, rejected South Korea's outreach, aligning with his previous actions of shunning talks and focusing on nuclear weapons development and a hostile 'two-state' system.
Jul 28, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un is a potential participant in discussions with Donald Trump, though his attendance at the APEC summit is uncertain. His relationship with Donald Trump is described as tenuous.
Sep 06, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, expressed openness to future talks with the United States while reiterating his country's stance on not giving up its nuclear weapons. He also stated that North Korea would not engage in talks with South Korea.
Sep 21, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, stated his country will never give up its nuclear weapons and is open to talks with the United States if denuclearization is not a precondition. He also expressed no intention of resuming dialogue with South Korea.
Sep 22, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, recently showcased his nuclear-armed military's most powerful weapons at a parade, stating his military should grow into an invincible entity.
Oct 19, 2025 · 6 articles
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Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un is the leader of North Korea and has prioritized strengthening the navy and developing nuclear war deterrents, while shunning talks with the United States and South Korea.
Oct 28, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, is a subject of speculation regarding a potential impromptu meeting with Donald Trump, though it is not on the official schedule.
Oct 25, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, acknowledged the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia's Kursk region for mine-clearing operations and honored the fallen soldiers. This public acknowledgement highlights North Korea's direct support for Russia.
Dec 13, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un's North Korea has consistently rebuffed South Korea's overtures for talks since 2019, focusing instead on nuclear weapons development and a hostile 'two-state' system.
Jan 10, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine and threatened to destroy South Korea if provoked, indicating his leadership in North Korea's military expansion and rejection of denuclearization talks.
Apr 08, 2026 · 9 articles
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