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World Politics & Diplomacy 13 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Kim Jong Un Recasts North Korea’s Flag in Symbolic Break With Soviet-Era Design

North Korea has reportedly altered its national flag and revised its constitution in moves that underscore Kim Jong Un’s drive to sever the country’s remaining symbolic ties to reunification and the Cold War order. The changes appear to formalize a harder line toward South Korea, reinforcing Pyongyang’s claim that the two Koreas are separate, permanently hostile states.

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World Politics & Diplomacy29 Oct 2026, 08:01 PM IST

Kim Jong Un’s China Visit Signals a Delicate Diplomatic Opening

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made a surprise trip to China, reviving speculation that Beijing may be positioning itself as an indispensable broker in Northeast Asia. The visit comes amid renewed questions over whether Chinese President Xi Jinping could help create conditions for a future U.S.-North Korea summit, though analysts remain skeptical that any breakthrough is imminent.

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World Politics & Diplomacy25 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Kim Jong Un Makes First China Visit in Over a Year as Ties Warm

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made his first known visit to China in more than a year, underscoring a renewed phase of engagement between the two neighbors. The trip comes as Beijing and Pyongyang appear to be deepening practical cooperation, with border infrastructure and trade links drawing fresh attention from regional observers.

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World Politics & Diplomacy21 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Kim Jong Un Reappears in State Photos as Online Health Rumors Swirl

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reemerged in state media images after a fresh wave of unfounded online rumors questioned his health and even speculated about his death. The episode underscores how quickly speculation about the secretive ruler can spread, and how Pyongyang uses tightly controlled imagery to counter uncertainty while preserving strategic ambiguity.

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World Politics & Diplomacy21 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Why Rumours of Kim Jong Un’s Death Keep Returning

Fresh online claims about Kim Jong Un’s death have again collided with a rapid North Korean state response, underscoring how secrecy around the country’s leadership fuels recurring speculation. The latest wave of rumours faded after state media released images of the leader appearing in public, but the episode highlighted a familiar pattern: in the absence of transparent information, even routine gaps in his schedule can trigger global alarm.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 09:51 PM IST

China and North Korea Open Long-Delayed Border Bridge, Testing Sanctions Pressure

China and North Korea have opened a major new border bridge years behind schedule, creating a fresh land link between the two neighbors at a moment of heightened scrutiny over Pyongyang’s sanctions-battered economy. The crossing is likely to improve trade and logistics, but it also raises immediate questions about how much relief it can provide to North Korea and whether it could complicate enforcement of international sanctions.

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North Korea Defections Collapse as Border Controls Tighten and Fear Deepens

Defections from North Korea have fallen to near historic lows, with analysts and aid groups saying the route out of the country is now, for many would-be escapees, effectively closed. The decline reflects tighter border enforcement in North Korea and China, harsher penalties, and the lingering disruption caused by the pandemic-era shutdown of cross-border movement.

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