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North Korea's Kim Jong Un marks 10th anniversary of father's death

North Korea's Kim Jong Un marks 10th anniversary of father's death

Kim Jong Il, the second of the Kim family dynasty, ruled North Korea for 17 years until his death on Dec. 17, 2011.
Fri Dec 17 2021
A look at past disappearances of NKorean leaders, officials

A look at past disappearances of NKorean leaders, officials

A look at past cases of missing North Korean officials and when reports about the demise of leaders were premature.
Wed Apr 29 2020
Trailing the life of Kim Jong Nam: Who and why?

Trailing the life of Kim Jong Nam: Who and why?

Born on May 10, 1971, Kim Jong Nam was the eldest son of former North Korean leader, the late Kim Jong Il.
Thu Feb 16 2017
North Korea crisis: How did it come to this?

North Korea crisis: How did it come to this?

Tensions have soared in recent weeks over North Korea, which has threatened a nuclear strike against the United States and has allegedly moved missiles to its east coast.
Fri Apr 05 2013
The known unknowns of Kim Jong-Un

The known unknowns of Kim Jong-Un

Much like his father Kim Jong-Il, North Korea's new young leader Kim Jong-Un is viewed by much of the outside world with a heady mix of incomprehension, ridicule and fear.
Fri Apr 05 2013
N. Korea mourns late leader

N. Korea mourns late leader

Kim Jong-Un and wife lead rows of officials in bowing deeply to two giant statues of his father Kim Jong Il and grandfather at the Kumususan Palace to mark the first anniversary of the former's death
Mon Dec 17 2012
N. Korea marks first anniversary of late ruler's death

N. Korea marks first anniversary of late ruler's death

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un led thousands of officials Sunday in a memorial ceremony for his late father and ex-ruler Kim Jong-Il, days after a successful long-range rocket launch.
Sun Dec 16 2012
China business is brisk on N.Korea's trade lifeline

China business is brisk on N.Korea's trade lifeline

On China's economic front line with North Korea, rocket launches are far from traders' minds.
Sat Dec 15 2012
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024