The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/kim-jong-un/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Kim Jong Un | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/kim-jong-un/ 32 32 North Korea again tests cluster munitions in launch observed by Kim and his daughter https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-korea-again-tests-cluster-munitions-in-launch-observed-by-kim-and-his-daughter/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:42:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805826 Observers say the Iran war may have prompted North Korea to display its cluster bombs; Iran repeatedly fired such weapons at Israeli cities

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]]> North Korea’s leader to unveil new policy expanding nuclear arsenal and military https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-koreas-leader-to-unveil-new-policy-expanding-nuclear-arsenal-and-military/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 06:16:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3640982 Expert says move reflects Kim Jong Un's view of limits of nuclear deterrent, and that Pyongyang seeks to improve 'war-fighting capability' by boosting conventional arsenal

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]]> North Korea offers first glimpse into secretive uranium enrichment site https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-korea-offers-glimpse-into-secretive-uranium-enrichment-site-for-first-time/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:30:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3374844 During tour of facility, Kim Jong Un urges workers to produce more materials for tactical nuclear weapons, says it is vital for confronting threats from the US and allies

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]]> Putin says Russia, North Korea made new defense pact to aid each other if attacked https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-says-russia-north-korea-made-new-defense-pact-to-aid-each-other-if-attacked/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:38:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3314711 Deal announced during Russian president's visit to Pyongyang; provides Moscow with munitions for Ukraine war in exchange for cash, technology to enhance Kim's nuclear program

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]]> Putin meets with Kim Jong Un in North Korea to garner support for Ukraine war https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-meets-with-kim-jong-un-in-north-korea-to-garner-support-for-ukraine-war/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:51:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3314343 Pyongyang could provide Russian president with badly needed munitions as dictators seek to cooperate amid Western sanctions

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]]> Before summit with North Korea’s Kim, Putin vows they’ll beat sanctions together https://www.timesofisrael.com/before-summit-with-north-koreas-kim-putin-vows-theyll-beat-sanctions-together/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:17:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3313791 Russian leader, on cusp of his first visit to ally in 24 years, says two countries will develop trade and payment systems to overcome 'illegal restrictive measures'

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]]> North Korea’s Kim Jong Un ends Russia trip with ‘heartfelt thanks’ to Putin https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-ends-russia-trip-with-heartfelt-thanks-to-putin/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:56:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3098841 Official news agency says leader's visit consolidates two countries' 'militant unity,' amid Western concerns Pyongyang could supply Moscow with weapons to use in Ukraine

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]]> North Korea’s leader wraps up Russia trip with drones gift https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-koreas-leader-wraps-up-russia-trip-with-drones-gift/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:13:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3098446 Kim Jong Un's visit has sparked concerns that nations will defy Western sanctions to secure arms deal amid Ukraine war

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]]> Top US general doubts North Korean arms to Russia will tip scales in Ukraine war https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-us-general-doubts-north-korean-arms-to-russia-will-tip-scales-in-ukraine-war/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:03:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3098103 In Norway for meeting of NATO defense chiefs, Mark Milley predicts this week's talks between Putin and Kim Jong Un will lead to Pyongyang supplying artillery rounds

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]]> Visiting Russia, North Korean leader vows ‘full and unconditional support’ for Putin https://www.timesofisrael.com/visiting-russia-north-korean-leader-vows-full-and-unconditional-support-for-putin/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:11:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3096366 Kim Jong Un set to tour plant that builds fighter jets, in sign of what he may seek in return for assisting Russian invasion of Ukraine; leaders give each other rifles as gifts

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]]> North Korea’s Kim views launchpads with Putin, vows support for Russia’s ‘just fight’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-koreas-kim-views-launchpads-with-putin-vows-support-for-russias-just-fight/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:31:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3095260 Leaders of pariah nations speak for 4-5 hours at summit that US has warned could lead to an ammunition deal for Moscow's Ukraine invasion, as Pyongyang seeks help with satellites

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]]> Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia via train ahead of meeting with Putin https://www.timesofisrael.com/kim-jong-un-arrives-in-russia-via-train-ahead-of-meeting-with-putin/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:59:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3094427 As countries grow closer, North Korean leader expected to seek Russian economic aid and military technology in exchange for munitions to be used in Moscow's war in Ukraine

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]]> Moscow and Pyongyang confirm North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to meet Putin in Russia https://www.timesofisrael.com/moscow-and-pyongyang-confirm-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-to-meet-putin-in-russia/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:29:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3093680 Visit comes as Russia looks to secure a supply of arms and ammunition to fuel its war in Ukraine and prompts fears Moscow could transfer advanced technology to North Korea

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]]> Putin and Kim Jong Un trade letters as Russia seeks North Korean munitions https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-and-kim-jong-un-trade-letters-as-russia-seeks-north-korean-munitions/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 04:09:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3084500 US, UK, South Korea and Japan urge Pyongyang to end negotiations with Moscow, which is interested in obtaining artillery shells

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]]> North Korea fires intercontinental missile that may be new type of weapon https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-korea-fires-intercontinental-missile-that-may-be-new-type-of-weapon/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:08:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2994767 Rocket probably used swift-launching solid rocket fuel, South Korean defense official says; US calls move 'destabilizing'; Japan orders Hokkaido residents to shelter as precaution

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