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World Politics & Diplomacy 21 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 & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM IST

North Korea Says It Test-Fired Intermediate-Range Missile as Border Tensions Escalate

North Korea said it test-fired an intermediate-range strategic missile in a launch it described as part of efforts to strengthen its deterrent, as tensions with South Korea rose over recent mine blasts and accusations across the border. The timing underscores Pyongyang’s willingness to pair weapons demonstrations with political signaling whenever military friction intensifies on the peninsula.

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North Korea Denies Mine Planting, Calls South Korean Claims a Conspiracy After Soldiers Injured at DMZ

North Korea has denied responsibility for landmines that injured three South Korean soldiers near the Demilitarized Zone, dismissing the allegations as a political fabrication and accusing Seoul of staging a confrontation. The dispute has sharpened tensions along one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders, with South Korea demanding an apology and the UN Command saying an armistice breach appears to have occurred.

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World Politics & Diplomacy13 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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