The last time the leader of North Korea sent such a letter to ordinary citizens was on Jan. 1, 1995, according to Seoul’s Unification Ministry.
Thousands gather in ‘coronavirus free’ North Korea for New Year fireworks but Kim Jong-Un SKIPS his annual televised address and sends every citizen a card instead
Thousands gathered in the capital of Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Square which saw fireworks, singing and dancing welcome in the new year in North Korea.
North Korea’s Kim thanks people for support in difficult times
The personal message came after North Korea put on a performance featuring fireworks, singing and dancing to usher in the new year …
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un keeps world guessing as he sends his people a letter
Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s leader, has sent a letter simply wishing his nation well in the new year. He said he will “work hard to bring earlier the new era in which the ideals and desires of our …
North Korea welcomes in the new year with a fireworks display
Crowds wearing face masks listened to the North Korean national anthem as the national flag was raised at midnight. View on euronews …
North Korea ‘ready’ for Eighth Party Congress, state media says
(UPI) –North Korea could hold its much-anticipated Eighth Party Congress as early as New Year’s Day, as top North Korean officials arrived in Pyongyang to receive their credentials ahead of the rare …
U.S., South Korea turning attention to joint exercises, reports say
The United States and South Korea discussed plans for potential military exercises, but the two sides are concerned about the impact of drills on North Korea, according to reports. The United States …
Breakthrough in North Korea issue, economic revival to be challenges for Moon in 2021
The first half of 2021 is expected to be crucial for President Moon Jae-in as the six-month period is the only time he has left to make any big policy moves on diplomacy, national security, the …
North Korea gears up for party congress to discuss US policy, Biden
Thousands of maskless North Korean delegates have gathered in Pyongyang for what appears to be the imminent eighth congress of the ruling Workers’ Party, in preparation for a meeting that will set the …
Unification ministry to scale up financial support for N. Korea aid groups
The unification ministry said Thursday it will allow North Korea aid groups to receive state financial support multiple times a year in an effort to facilitate humanitarian assistance to the …