42 items found
Kim Jong-un, leads North Korea in marking the anniversary of his father’s death, only days after the execution of his powerful uncle, Jang Song Thaek.
Following scenes of public grief at his funeral, thousands of North Koreans mark the memorial service for Kim Jong-il on Thursday in scenes of sombre silence.
North Korea stages a huge funeral for former leader Kim Jong-il, as his people take to the streets once more to pay their respects to the “dear leader”.
Channel 4 News Asia Correspondent John Sparks blogs on the North Koreans’ response to the death of their ‘dear leader’, Kim Jong-il
Residents of North Korea are mourning the death of their “dear leader”, Kim Jong-il, after the 69-year-old suffered a heart attack on a train at the weekend.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il says his country is willing to discuss suspending nuclear weapons testing and production if six-nation talks are revived.
North Korea releases a photograph of Kim Jong-il and his son, confirming the rise of the Kim Jong-un as potential dynastic successor after his appointment of general earlier this week.
Kim Jong-il’s youngest son is appointed a general amid rumours he could take his father’s place as dynastic successor. Nick Paton Walsh looks at the potential change at the top of the secretive state.
The reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has paid a surprise visit to China along with his son and heir apparent Kim Jong-un, South Korean sources have said.
North Korea’s president has missed a key political anniversary celebration, adding to speculation over his general health and grip on power.
From the outside, Kim Jong-un appears to have cemented his control – but tales from defectors suggest there is more dissent and revolt in North Korea than meets the eye.
Jonathan Miller
It is not religion but dolphinariums and ski resorts that are the opium of Kim Jong-un’s people. In Channel 4 News’s search for “the real” North Korea, we first have to navigate through the country’s facade of “luxury socialism”.
As North Korea’s official news agency names Kim Jong-un as his father’s “Great Successor”, Channel 4 News looks at the state he has inherited.
The World Food Programme says millions of youngsters face acute malnutrition, as North Korea’s leaders celebrate Foundation Day with a massive military parade.
North Korea’s leader-in-waiting Kim Jong-un has made his public debut during a massive show of the country’s military strength – featuring tanks, missiles and goose-stepping troops.