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Suspected North Korean boat washes ashore in central Japan; eight bodies recovered

Eight bodies have been recovered from a wrecked boat that washed ashore in central Japan, authorities said on Tuesday, suspecting the vessel is the latest in a series of North Korean "ghost ships"

Kim Jong-un adds new talent to portfolio: Claims ability to control weather, change the moods of mountains

North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un has claimed an honour for himself as well: The ability to control the weather, and change mountains' moods

Kim Jong-un praises North Korea's nuclear programme, promotes sister to senior politburo post

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has promoted his sister to a senior ruling party post, state media said on Sunday,

Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong is North Korea's rising star and newest power player

On Sunday, North Korean state media reported that Kim Jong-un promoted his sister to a senior ruling party post, making her one of the most powerful women in the country.

Watch: Last chance to see North Korea for US tourists

Kim Jong-nam's murder: Seoul confirms victim killed in Malaysia was Kim Jong-un's brother

The South Korean government has confirmed that the North Korean citizen assassinated at a Malaysian airport was Kim Jong-un's half-brother, a media report said on Thursday.

Kim Jong-nam assassination: Cops arrest female suspect

Kuala Lumpur: A female suspect has been arrested in Malaysia in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother.

Kim Jong-nam assassination: Police investigates death of North Korea leader's brother

Police were checking surveillance tapes Wednesday for clues about who may have assassinated the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at an airport in Kuala Lumpur, a senior official said.

Just another Sunday? North Korea low key on Kim Jong Un's birthday

North Korea marked Kim Jong Un's birthday on Sunday in a decidedly low-key manner.

North Korea mourns Fidel Castro, remembers him as 'close friend' and heroic ally

North Korea began three days of official mourning on Monday for late Cuban leader Fidel Castro, remembering him as a "close friend" and heroic ally in a joint struggle against the US aggression.