North Korea is one of the most backwards and reclusive nations in existence. Ruled by a familial cult of personality, the Kim family has reigned supreme there since the end of the Second World War.

The leadership of North Korea spans three generations of Kims, each leaving a distinct mark on the nation. Their rule has combined ideology, control, and strategic maneuvering to maintain power. The ...

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SEOUL, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Kim Yong Nam, the only person outside of the ruling Kim family dynasty to serve as North Korea's nominal head of state, has died, state media reported on Tuesday. Kim Yong Nam ...

SEOUL, Nov. 4 (UPI) --Kim Yong Nam, a North Korean diplomat and politician who served under three generations of the Kim family dynasty, has died at age 97, state media reported Tuesday. He died on ...

Kim Yong Nam, a quintessential North Korean bureaucrat whose lifelong loyalty to the ruling Kim dynasty allowed him to serve as the country’s ceremonial head of state for two decades, has died, state ...

SEOUL, South Korea — Kim Yong Nam, a quintessential North Korean bureaucrat whose lifelong loyalty to the ruling Kim dynasty allowed him to serve as the country’s ceremonial head of state for two ...

In a country where political purges are frequent, Mr. Kim was a notable exception and served three generations of its dynastic rulers. By Choe Sang-Hun Reporting from Seoul Kim Yong-nam, North Korea’s ...

Asia Society Philippines (ASPH), in partnership with Manila House, hosted a fireside chat with the theme "Bringing Diplomacy to Business during Uncertain Times" on September 28 featuring Ambassador ...

Asia Society Philippines and Manila House invite you to a fireside chat with Ambassador Sung Kim, President of Hyundai Motor Group and a longtime friend of the Philippines. Ambassador Kim is the first ...

SEOUL, Sept. 5 (UPI) --The 80th anniversary of China's victory in World War II drew global attention, but also raised troubling questions. Held under the shadow of President Donald Trump's mounting ...