Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un is the leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea. He serves as Chairman of State Affairs and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. His leadership emphasizes military strength, nuclear deterrence, and the Juche principle of self-reliance.

November 9, 2026

Diplomacy/Editorials

Maldives Abuse Scandal and a Former UN President

Editorial The arrest of Abdulla Shahid, former Foreign Minister of the Maldives and President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, over allegations of sexually abusing a minor is

Columns/Geopolitics

The Midterms Just Made the World More Dangerous

After being massively repudiated in Tuesday’s midterm election, Donald Trump has become a lame-duck president with significantly curtailed authority. What is likely to happen in the remaining two years until a new chief executive is sworn in on January 20,

November 9, 2026

Sri Lanka Navy Secures Top Ranking at National Productivity Awards

News/Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Navy has secured first place in the Public Sector Inter-Departmental Category at the National Productivity Awards 2025/26, emerging as one of

Blue Moon Over Trump’s La La Land

Columns/Geopolitics

That was exquisite, but not surprising. The result was a manifestation of frustration and anger towards Trump, and it cannot be mistaken for a

North Korea: Eighty Years of Glory and Struggle

October 10, 2025

Diplomacy/Speeches

Editor’s Note: The following article is based on a speech delivered by the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, at the meeting celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party

The Future of War, Made in Pyongyang

October 5, 2025

Geopolitics/Speeches

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from a speech delivered by Kim Jong Un, leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, at the opening ceremony of the Defence Development–2025 military