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Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang
Images via the KCNA Various Sources Chinese President and Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping, accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan, arrived in Pyongyang on 8 June 2026, where they were greeted by Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol-ju. This marked Xi’s second state visit to the DPRK and his first international trip of 2026, with his previous DPRK visit in 2019. During this visit, Xi and Kim began talks aimed at reinforcing bilateral political trust, economic cooperation,

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3 days ago2 min read


Xi Jinping to visit the DPRK
Xi Jinping & Kim Jong Un during the Chinese president's visit to the DPRK in 2019 Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and Chinese president, is scheduled to visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for a two-day state visit from June 8 to 9, 2026. This visit is made at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK. While specific agendas for the vis

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5 days ago1 min read


Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations inaugurated in the DPRK
Images via the KCNA Various Sources The Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations was inaugurated on April 26 in Pyongyang, commemorating the heroic sacrifices of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s forces in overseas military operations. The inauguration ceremony was held on April 26, marking the first anniversary of the conclusion of the overseas military operations associated with the liberation of Kursk in the Russian Federation. The event wa

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Apr 292 min read


Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea concludes
Kim Jong Un delivers the congress' concluding speech Various Sources The Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea concluded on February 24 in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) with Kim Jong Un reelected as the party's General Secretary. During the congress, DPRK media reported that the party highlighted achievements in national defense, including developments in nuclear deterrence capabilities, and emphasized the country’s ongoing policy directions and rap

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Feb 242 min read


Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea opens in Pyongyang
Images via the KCNA Various Sources The Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) opened on February 19, 2026 in Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), bringing together thousands of delegates and observers to set policy priorities, with a key focus on improving economic activity under Kim Jong Un's leadership. The Ninth Congress represents the highest decision-making body of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), as stipulated under party rules to be

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Feb 203 min read


Thongloun Sisoulith re-elected as General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party
Comrade Thongloun Sisoulith was re-elected as General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) during its 12th National Congress on Thursday, reflecting strong domestic support and international recognition of his leadership. Thongloun Sisoulith’s re-election came during the 12th National Congress of the LPRP, a three-day event that concluded with the announcement of the new Central Committee and politburo of the party. The 12th Central Committee consists of 7

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Jan 81 min read


Laotian Foreign Minister completes official visit to the DPRK
Laoatian FM Thongsavanh Phomvihane & DPRK FM Choe Son Hui in discussion -- image via KCNA Various Sources Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and his delegation arrived in Pyongyang on November 11, 2025, at the invitation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Choe Son Hui. The visit comes a month after a summit held in October between DPRK leader Kim Jong-un and Lao President Thongloun Si

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Nov 19, 20251 min read


To Lam visits the DPRK
To Lam and Kim Jong Un -- image via X Various Sources Communist Party of Vietnam General Secretary To Lam arrived in Pyongyang in the...

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Oct 9, 20251 min read


Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith visits the DPRK
Image via KCNA Various Sources At the invitation of Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and President of...

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Oct 8, 20252 min read


US Navy SEALs 'Slaughtered' Civilians During Botched 2019 North Korea Mission
Congress was reportedly never informed about the covert attempt by the first Trump administration to plant a listening device in North...

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Sep 6, 20252 min read


80 years after the victory against Japanese aggression, the Chinese people remain on the right side of history
Images via the PCC By Katherin Hormigó Rubio, translated from the Spanish "The Chinese people, with immense national sacrifice, made...

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Sep 3, 20253 min read


Historic celebration in Beijing: Xi Jinping presides over military parade for the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan
Image via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish In Beijing's historic Tiananmen Square, a military parade...

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Sep 3, 20251 min read


26 world leaders including Kim Jong Un to attend China's V-Day celebrations
V-Day Celebration graphic via the PRC Embassy in Ethiopia on X Various Sources At a press conference held on Thursday, August 28, Hong...

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Aug 29, 20251 min read


DPRK launches next stage of massive housing drive
Mass ceremony held for the groundbreaking of the new housing drive -- image via the Korean Central News Agency The Democratic People's...
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Feb 17, 20252 min read


Communist Party of Vietnam receives congratulatory messages from around the world
Messages came from the People's Republic of China, Cuba, Belarus, the DPRK, France, the USA, India, Laos, Russia and many other countries...
Michael Laxer
Feb 3, 20253 min read


Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un exchange greetings for 75th anniversary of China-DPRK diplomatic relations
Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un exchanged greetings on October 6 to honour the 75th anniversary of the commencement of diplomatic relations...
Michael Laxer
Oct 6, 20242 min read


Red Review #109 -- International Left and Labour News
With news from Canada, the USA, Swaziland, the UK, the DPRK, India and elsewhere. Metro grocery workers strike in Toronto, Canada July 29...
Michael Laxer
Aug 2, 202314 min read


DPRK honours 50th anniversary of socialist constitution
All photos via the Korean Central News Agency December 27 marks the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Juche-oriented Socialist...
Michael Laxer
Dec 27, 20221 min read


Red Review #68 -- International Left and Labour News
With news from China, Sudan, Morocco, Swaziland, Belgium, Spain, the DPRK, Panama and elsewhere. There are also a number of updates about...
Michael Laxer
Aug 2, 202212 min read


Red Review #49 -- International Left and Labour News
With news from Greece, Australia, Panama, India, Canada, Colombia, Swaziland, Venezuela, Bolivia, Cuba and elsewhere. There are also a...
Michael Laxer
Mar 21, 202218 min read
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