Rodong Sinmun
Coverage of Rodong Sinmun in the Nexus archive.
- Xi lands in North Korea with denuclearisation likely off the table
Chinese President Xi Jinping began his first visit to North Korea since 2019, emphasizing 'unwavering' friendship and deeper ties. The visit occurs as North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal and strengthens connections with Russia, with denuclearisation likely not on the agenda.
- China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea
Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang for a two-day visit, his first to North Korea since 2019. He emphasized the 'combat friendship forged in blood' and mutual trust between China and North Korea, pledging to deepen strategic communication.
- Chinese leader Xi heads to North Korea for closely watched talks with Kim
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for his first trip in seven years to meet leader Kim Jong Un, aiming to reassert China’s influence over North Korea in exchange for economic and political benefits. The meeting comes amid North Korea’s recent cooperation with Russia and efforts to restore traditional ties with China ahead of separate U.S. confrontations.
- Chinese leader Xi heads to North Korea for closely watched talks with Kim
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time in seven years to meet leader Kim Jong Un, aiming to reassert China's influence and strengthen bilateral ties amid shared tensions with the U.S. Experts suggest the meeting could reshape regional dynamics as North Korea recently prioritized cooperation with Russia but may now seek renewed economic and political support from China.
- North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': Kim Jong Un's sister
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, declared the country's nuclear program 'absolutely non-negotiable' in a state media statement ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit. North Korea reiterated its rejection of U.S. claims about denuclearization, calling Washington's stance 'false' and emphasizing its 'irreversible' nuclear deterrent policy.
- North Korea to build 10,000-ton destroyer, state media says before Xi visit
North Korea plans to build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, according to state media, as leader Kim Jong Un orders the deployment of the Kang Kon and Choe Hyon warships. The announcement comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit, with North Korea emphasizing military expansion.
- Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches from prized new North Korean warship
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw missile launches from the new 5,000-ton-class destroyer Choe Hyon, testing cruise and anti-ship missiles. The tests followed previous issues with a similar warship, the Kang Kon, and highlight North Korea's ongoing military advancements.