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The South Korean National Intelligence Service reports that North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has delegated some major responsibilities to his sister, Kim Yo-jong, that involves overseeing North Korea's relations with South Korea and the United States. South Korean lawmakers describe her new role as a ""de facto" second-in-command" of North Korea who "steers overall state affairs."
2020-08-20

North Korea blows up the four-storey Inter-Korean Liaison Office in the Kaesong Industrial Region, according to South Korean authorities. Kim Yo-jong, the sister of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, had earlier threatened to destroy the "useless" building. A neighbouring apartment complex used by South Korean officials appears to have partially collapsed in the explosion.
2020-06-16

North Korea says the United States has "crossed the red line in our showdown" after placing sanctions on its leader Kim Jong-un over human rights abuses, and considers the sanctions to be a "declaration of war" by the United States.
2016-07-28

Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, leads thousands of officials in a memorial service for his father Kim Jong-il, the former leader, who died on 17 December 2011.
2012-12-16

Jang Song-thaek, the uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, meets Chinese leader Hu Jintao.
2012-08-17

Kim Jong-un is acknowledged as the new supreme leader of North Korea at the conclusion of a state funeral for his father.
2011-12-29

North Korea closes its border with China ahead of the funeral of former leader Kim Jong-il.
2011-12-21

The death of North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-il on December 17 is announced by Korean Central Television.
2011-12-19

North Korea releases the first official image of Kim Jong-il's son, Kim Jong-un.
2010-09-30

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il arrives in China on a rare foreign visit.
2010-05-3