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September 2025 - North Korea Special Weapons News
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- UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea UK FCDO 23 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on the DPRK. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
- Kim open to talks if U.S. drops denuclearization demand Radio Free Asia 22 Sep 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is open to talks with the United States, but only if Washington drops its demand that Pyongyang abandon its nuclear weapons program.
- North Korea declares nuclear status irreversible, rejects US calls for denuclearisation Press TV 15 Sep 2025 -- North Korea says its nuclear status is now irreversible, rejecting US calls for denuclearisation, state media reported Monday.
- Analysis: Kim Jong Un's daughter steps into 'successor spotlight' Radio Free Asia 15 Sep 2025 -- North Korea's Kim Jong-un recently visited Beijing with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae. South Korea's intelligence agency suggests she may be stepping into the "successor spotlight."
- Press Statement of DPRK Permanent Mission to UN Office and International Organizations in Vienna KCNA 15 Sep 2025 -- The DPRK permanent mission of the UN Office and International Organizations in Vienna released the following press statement on September 14:
- Press Statement Issued by Vice-Chairman of WPK Central Military Commission KCNA 14 Sep 2025 -- Pak Jong Chon, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, on September 13 issued the following press statement titled "The DPRK will continue to exercise sovereignty in a responsible manner to make the enemy states realize that their war drills are a meaningless waste of strength":
- Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 14 Sep 2025 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement "I remind them that the show of strength in the wrong place will inevitably bring bad results to themselves" on Saturday:
- Meeting of Service Personnel of Ministry of Public Security to Adopt Letter of Loyalty Held on Top of Mt Paektu KCNA 13 Sep 2025 -- A meeting of service personnel of the Ministry of Public Security was held on the top of Mt Paektu, the sacred mountain of the revolution, on September 12 to adopt a letter of loyalty to the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.
- Absolute Authority of Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Is Dignity and Might of Powerful DPRK: Rodong Sinmun Says KCNA 13 Sep 2025 -- Rodong Sinmun on Saturday says in an article that the dignity and national power of the DPRK are growing day by day, drawing attention of the world political circles and humankind, and those are linked with the absolute authority of the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un .
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Oversees Shooting Contest between Sniper Sub-unit under Metropolitan Garrison Command and Sniper Sub-unit of Special Mobile Force of Central Security Organ KCNA 13 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, visited the training base No. 38 in the Pyongyang area and oversaw the shooting contest between the sniper sub-unit under the Metropolitan Garrison Command and the sniper sub-unit of the special mobile force of the central security organ on September 12.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance at Armoured Defensive Weapons Institute and Electronic Weapons Institute under Academy of Defence Sciences KCNA 13 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, gave field guidance at the Armoured Defensive Weapons Institute and the Electronic Weapons Institute under the Academy of Defence Sciences on September 11 and 12.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance at Construction Site of Ryonggang County Hospital KCNA 13 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, gave field guidance at the construction site of the Ryonggang County Hospital on September 12.
- Destruction of Balance of Power on Korean Peninsula and in Region Will Never Be Allowed: KCNA Commentary KCNA 13 Sep 2025 -- The U.S.-led hostile forces are desperately resorting to the strengthening of the military cooperation on the assumption that nuclear weapons would be used, posing a serious threat to the security environment of the Korean Peninsula and the rest of the region.
- DPRK: UN report finds 10 years of increased suffering, repression and fear OHCHR 12 Sep 2025 -- The overall human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has not improved over the past decade and, in many instances, has degraded, bringing even more suffering to the population, a report published by the UN Human Rights Office on Friday has found.
- North Koreans have grown more repressed, fearful in the past decade, U.N. report says Radio Free Asia 12 Sep 2025 -- This Sept. 9, 2025, photo released by the North Korean government shows residents gathering at the statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang.
- DPR Korea: UN report finds human rights situation still dire, a decade on UN News 12 Sep 2025 -- The death penalty in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is "more widely allowed by law and implemented in practice" than a decade ago, said a senior UN human rights official on Friday.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Congratulatory Message from Belarusian President KCNA 11 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a congratulatory message from Aleksandr Lukashenko, president of the Republic of Belarus, on September 9.
- DPRK's 77th Birthday Celebrated KCNA 10 Sep 2025 -- All the people across the DPRK significantly celebrated the birthday of their beloved motherland as an auspicious holiday.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un's Speech on Occasion of 77th Anniversary of Founding of DPRK KCNA 10 Sep 2025 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a speech on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
- National Flag-raising and National Oath-taking Ceremony Takes Place to Mark 77th Founding anniversary of DPRK KCNA 10 Sep 2025 -- The entire people of the DPRK are all afire with ardent patriotic desire to make single-minded efforts for the continuous prosperity and grandeur of the country on the occasion of the glorious September. A national flag-raising and national oath-making ceremony took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on September 9 to mark the 77th founding anniversary of the DPRK.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Labor Innovators and Meritorious Persons Invited to Celebrations of 77th Founding Anniversary of DPRK KCNA 10 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met with labor innovators and meritorious persons invited to the celebrations of the 77th founding anniversary of the DPRK and had a significant photo session with them, following the commemorations held in the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Sept. 9
- Xi extends congratulations to Kim over DPRK's 77th founding anniversary PRC MND 09 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday extended congratulations to Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), over the DPRK's 77th founding anniversary.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Congratulatory Message from Chinese President KCNA 09 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a congratulatory message from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, on September 9.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance at Construction Site of Kusong City Hospital KCNA 09 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, gave field guidance at the construction site of the Kusong City Hospital on September 8.
- DPRK Missile Administration Conducts Ground Jet Test of Carbon Fiber Solid-fuel Engine KCNA 09 Sep 2025 -- The Missile Administration of the DPRK, together with the Academy of Chemical Materials, conducted another ground jet test of high-thrust solid-fuel engine using the composite carbon fiber material on September 8.
- Delegation of DPRK Ministry of Culture Leaves for Russia KCNA 06 Sep 2025 -- A delegation of the Ministry of Culture of the DPRK led by Minister Sung Jong Gyu left here on September 5 to attend the eleventh international forum of culture to be held in Sankt-Peterburg.
- Delegation of DPRK Ministry of Public Security Returns Home KCNA 06 Sep 2025 -- A delegation of the Ministry of Public Security of the DPRK led by Minister Pang Tu Sop returned home on September 5 after visiting Russia.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Greetings from President of United Russia Party KCNA 06 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a message of greeting from D. Medvedev, president of the United Russia Party, on September 5.
- US Navy SEALs killed North Korean civilians in failed Trump-approved mission: Report Press TV 06 Sep 2025 -- US Navy SEALs killed several North Korean civilians during a failed 2019 mission to plant a listening device, an operation approved by then-President Donald Trump amid high-stakes diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang in 2019, a US news outlet reports.
- Trump Says Knows Nothing About Alleged Failed Top-Secret Operation in North Korea in 2019 Sputnik 06 Sep 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had heard nothing about an allegedly failed US top-secret operation in North Korea in early 2019.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Returns to Pyongyang after Finishing His Visit to China KCNA 05 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, returned to Pyongyang in the afternoon of September 5 after finishing his visit to the People's Republic of China. -0-
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Congratulatory Message from Russian President KCNA 05 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a message of greeting from V. Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on Sept. 4.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Greetings from Iranian President KCNA 05 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a message of greeting from Masoud Pezeshkian, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on Sept. 4.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Congratulatory Message from General Secretary of C.C, CPV and President of SRV KCNA 05 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on September 4 received a congratulatory message from To Lam, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and Luong Cuong, president of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV).
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Talks with Comrade Xi Jinping KCNA 05 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, had talks with Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in the afternoon on Sept. 4.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Leaves Beijing for Home after Finishing His Visit to China KCNA 05 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, left Beijing by his private train in the evening of September 4 after finishing his visit to the People's Republic of China.
- Kim at Meeting With Xi Says North Korean-Chinese Friendship Unbreakable - State Media Sputnik 05 Sep 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that the friendship between the two countries will remain unbreakable, pledging continued support for the Chinese government, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday.
- General Secretary and President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un PRC MofA 05 Sep 2025 -- On the evening of September 4, 2025, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un, who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
- North Korean leader vows to 'fully support' Russia as Putin hails 'special' ties Press TV 04 Sep 2025 -- North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has expressed readiness to "fully support" Russia, while Russian President Vladimir Putin called ties between the two countries "special".
- Leaders of China, NK will hold talks to exchange in-depth views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern: Chinese FM Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- When asked to provide relevant information, as no details have been released regarding whether the leaders of China and North Korea will meet, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is visiting China to attend the commemorative events on September 3. The leaders of the two parties and countries will hold talks to exchange in-depth views on China-North Korea relations and issues of common concern.
- Xi stresses China's enduring friendship with North Korea in meeting with Kim Radio Free Asia 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un discussed extending their countries' communication and cooperation during in-person talks in Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Thursday.
- Chinese FM spokesperson responds to Trump's claim on China-Russia-North Korea 'conspiring' against US Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's claim about the Chinese, Russian and North Korean leaders conspiring against the US on the occasion of China's V-day celebrations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that China's development of diplomatic relations with any country has never been targeted at any third party.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Meets Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 04 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met and held talks with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation who participated in the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing in the afternoon on September 3.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Participates in Commemorations Marking 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War KCNA 04 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, participated in the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held in Beijing, the capital city of the People's Republic of China, on September 3.
- Meeting with Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un President of Russia 03 Sep 2025 -- Following a reception on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Vladimir Putin and Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un were driven in the Aurus vehicle to the President's Diaoyutai residence in Beijing, where they held bilateral talks.
- Putin, Kim hold bilateral meeting in Beijing: Russian media Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a bilateral meeting in Beijing, Russian media outlet TASS reported Wednesday.
- Russian, North Korean leaders conclude meeting with hugging; Kim Jong-un invited to visit Russia: report Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a bilateral meeting for more than an hour and a half in Beijing after attending China's V-day commemorations on Wednesday. After they concluded the meeting, the Russian and North Korean leaders shook hands, hugged and exchanged well-wishes, according to a video posted by Kremlin.
- S.Korean National Assembly speaker shakes hands with DPRK's top leader on occasion of China's V-day celebrations: South Korean media Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the occasion of a massive military parade in China on Wednesday, the Yonhap News Agency reported, citing Woo's office.
- North Korea Will Certainly Help Russia If Needed, Kim Tells Putin Sputnik 03 Sep 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding a separate meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Beijing.
- Kim, Putin, Xi share world stage at China's military parade Radio Free Asia 03 Sep 2025 -- Enormous intercontinental ballistic missiles, new underwater drones, laser weapons and other military hardware paraded across Beijing's Tiananmen Square for 90 minutes on Wednesday — a commemoration of 80 years since the Japanese surrender that ended World War II and a showcase of modern Chinese military might.
- Xi, Putin, and Kim Give Show Of Unity At China's Military Parade RFE/RL 03 Sep 2025 -- China flexed its growing military might and its deepening ties with Russia with an extravagant military parade meant to showcase Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambition as the leader of an alternative, non-Western world order.
- Xi, Putin, and Kim Give Show Of Unity At China's Military Parade RFE/RL 03 Sep 2025 -- China flexed its growing military might and its deepening ties with Russia with an extravagant military parade meant to showcase Chinese President Xi Jinping's status as the leader for an alternative, non-Western world order.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Arrives in Beijing KCNA 02 Sep 2025 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, at 16:00 (local time) on September 2, the Department of Press and Information of the DPRK Foreign Ministry said.
- Delegation of DPRK Ministry of Public Security Leaves for Russia KCNA 02 Sep 2025 -- A delegation of the DPRK Ministry of Public Security led by Minister Pang Tu Sop left here for Russia on Sept. 1.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Learns about Composite Carbon Fiber Material Production Process and Production of High-thrust Missile Engine KCNA 02 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, visited the relevant institute of the General Academy of Chemical Materials under the Missile Administration of the DPRK on September 1 and met experts in the field of the research into the composite carbon fiber material.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Leaves for China KCNA 02 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, left here for Beijing by his private train on September 1 to participate in celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Kim Chon Il, director of the Department of Press and Information of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, said.
- North Korea's Kim Jong Un arrives in Beijing for military parade Radio Free Asia 02 Sep 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, ahead of a massive Chinese military parade on Wednesday that will celebrate 80 years since the Japanese defeat that ended World War II.
- DPRK's top leader Kim Jong Un departs for China by special train: report Global Times 02 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has departed for China by a special train on September 1 to attend the 80th anniversary commemoration for the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the DPRK's Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday, China Central Television reported.
- S.Korean National Assembly speaker to depart for Beijing; S.Korean media speculates he is likely to convey personal message from Lee Jae-myung to Kim Jong Un Global Times 02 Sep 2025 -- South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik is set to depart for Beijing on Tuesday to attend events on Wednesday commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and hold a group interview in Beijing, multiple South Korean media reported on Tuesday.
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