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Biden Calls North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un President of South Korea in Latest World Leader Blunder

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President Biden referred to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un as the president of South Korea on Friday in his latest gaffe involving world leaders.

Biden, 81, was in the middle of attacking his 2024 opponent, former President Donald Trump, over his close relationship with the dictator when he made the blunder.

“We’ll never forget his love letters for the South Korean President Kim Jong Un or his admiration for Putin — what a great leader Putin is,” the president said during remarks at a campaign reception in Portola Valley, Calif.

Biden’s mistake comes just over a year after he hosted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at the White House for a lavish state dinner. . .

Biden stumbled over Yoon’s name in May of 2022 during a trip to South Korea, referring to him as “President Moon” in remarks after touring a Samsung micro-chip facility. (Read more from “Biden Calls North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un President of South Korea in Latest World Leader Blunder” HERE)

Report Claims North Korea Holds Public Executions Over COVID Violations

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A South Korean government-linked think tank, the Korean Institution for National Unification (KINU), has accused North Korea of staging public executions of individuals accused of violating strict COVID-19 protocols. The startling revelations were made in KINU’s annual human rights white paper for 2023, published on Wednesday.

According to the report, a North Korean defector testified to witnessing public executions of those who allegedly violated quarantine measures. The executions were reportedly carried out as part of the regime’s extreme COVID-19 lockdown measures, which included a shoot-to-kill order for border crossers and strict sanitary requirements.

The report, although lacking specific details on the timing, individuals targeted, or the execution methods, marks the first documentation of executions tied to coronavirus lockdown and quarantine measures. KINU highlighted that it is often challenging to provide detailed information in North Korea reports to protect the safety of defectors and their families from potential retaliation by the regime.

While the white paper suggested a possible decline in public executions based on some testimonies, it remained inconclusive on whether such executions have genuinely become less common or if they are being carried out more discreetly.

In addition to the allegations of public executions, the KINU report documented the introduction of “special laws on antivirus measures” to North Korea’s penal code, allowing for executions of those convicted of violating these measures. The regime reportedly expanded the scope of the death penalty to include crimes related to the “access of outside information,” reinforcing its strict control over media consumption.

North Korea implemented severe coronavirus lockdown measures in early 2020, with shoot-to-kill orders for border violators, sanitary mask requirements, and restrictions on social gatherings. These measures were reportedly lifted in July 2023. The regime had initially denied any COVID-19 cases, sparking skepticism given its proximity to China and active border commerce. Kim Jong-un’s emotional apology in October 2020 fueled suspicions of the virus’s impact on North Korea’s healthcare system.

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South Korea Evacuates Islands After North Korea Fires More Than 200 Artillery Rounds Nearby

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North Korea fired more than 200 artillery rounds into the sea on Friday near a tensely defended maritime border with South Korea, a military official said, while residents of two South Korean islands were ordered to evacuate due to an unknown “situation.”

The defense ministry would not confirm if the order was prompted by the North’s artillery firing or South Korean drills in response.

However, a text message sent to residents and confirmed by an island official cited “naval fire” to be conducted by South Korean troops from 3 p.m.(0600 GMT) Friday.

An official on Yeonpyeong island, which sits just south of the disputed Northern Limit Line (NLL) sea border, said the evacuation was ordered at the request of the South Korean military.

The firing by North Korea caused no civilian or military damage in the South, South Korea’s military said in a news briefing. (Read more from “South Korea Evacuates Islands After North Korea Fires More Than 200 Artillery Rounds Nearby” HERE)

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Kim Jong Un Orders Acceleration of North Korea’s War Preparations Against U.S.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced a directive to “further accelerate” the country’s military defenses, citing the need to counter “confrontational moves” from the United States. The announcement came during a meeting between Kim and the ruling party, the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), where policy plans for the country’s direction in 2024 were discussed.

According to North Korea’s state media, Kim outlined “militant tasks” for the munitions industry, nuclear weapons, civil defense sectors, and the army to intensify war preparations. The leader pointed to the “grave political and military situation in the Korean peninsula,” attributing it to the “anti-DPRK confrontation moves of the U.S. and its vassal forces unprecedented in history,” as reported by news agency KCNA.

North Korea has previously expressed support for Russia in its conflict with Ukraine, adding strain to the relationship between North Korea and the U.S. In September, Kim and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held discussions in Russia on military matters, with Kim lauding Russia’s “sacred fight” against Ukraine during a visit to Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome.

The state media report stated that Kim clarified the Workers’ Party of Korea’s independent principle to “expand and develop” relations with anti-imperialist independent countries. Kim emphasized the intention to “wage” a “joint action” with these nations on an international scale amid the rapidly changing world geopolitical situation.

According to Kim, North Korea is taking a proactive stance in response to perceived provocations from the United States.

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North Korea: We’re Prepared to Nuke America

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Communist dictator of North Korea Kim Jong-un declared through state media on Wednesday that the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was necessary to “clearly show what action the DPRK [North Korea] has been prepared and what option the DPRK would take when Washington makes a wrong decision against it.”

Kim’s remarks were paraphrased in an article by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the flagship propaganda outlet of the North Korean regime. News outlets and media not controlled by the state are illegal in North Korea.

In the article, KCNA confirmed that the launch of a long-range missile into the East Sea (or Sea of Japan) on Monday was an ICBM test, naming the missile in question as the “Hwasong-18,” North Korea’s latest publicly known model. Pyongyang debuted the Hwasong-18 in July and claimed that it could accurately hit a target anywhere in the continental United States with a nuclear payload.

North Korea launched the ICBM on the same day that it boasted of a visit by Deputy Foreign Minister Pak Myong Ho to Beijing, where Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi allegedly greeted him warmly and vowed that the Chinese Communist Party would continue to back the neighboring rogue regime. (Read more from “North Korea: We’re Prepared to Nuke America” HERE)

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Kim Jong-Un Cries at Mother’s Conference Urging Communist Ideals and Population Growth (VIDEO)

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North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un broke down in tears during his address at the “national conference of mothers” this week, where he passionately urged women to embrace communist ideals and play a crucial role in reversing the country’s declining birth rate. This emotional plea stands out as a departure from the stoicism often associated with Kim and his forefathers, signaling a shift in leadership style.

Kim’s poignant remarks, published by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), underscored the regime’s heightened concern over the diminishing population and its potential impact on the stability of the impoverished authoritarian state. The two separate speeches delivered on Sunday and Tuesday highlighted the regime’s emphasis on mothers indoctrinating their children into communism, with Kim asserting that without mothers adopting communist values, it would be impossible to raise children as dedicated revolutionaries.

Kim’s call for mothers to fulfill their government requirement to “become communist” was coupled with an acknowledgment of the country’s declining birth rate, a topic rarely addressed by the secretive regime. The leader urged women to procreate more assertively, framing it as a patriotic duty and a contribution to the strengthening of the nation.

North Korea is grappling with one of the lowest fertility rates globally, hovering around 1.8 children per woman, well below the 2.1 required for “replacement fertility.” South Korean government officials suggest that Kim’s conference aimed at preventing a similar birth rate decline in North Korea, potentially by preventing ideological deviations among the younger generation and reinforcing the regime’s control through family education.

However, skepticism persists regarding the effectiveness of such measures, given the dire economic conditions in North Korea. Many families in the country struggle to meet basic needs, and concerns about raising children in the face of poverty contribute to the reluctance to have more than one child. Ahn Kyung-su, head of DPRKHEALTH.ORG, noted that economic factors, including the high cost of raising children, contribute significantly to the reluctance of North Korean families to have more than one child.

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Travis King Charged by the Army With Desertion for Defecting to North Korea — And Child Porn

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The US Army has charged defector Travis King with several offenses including desertion for sprinting into North Korea in July — as well as the solicitation of child pornography and other crimes dating back to at least last year.

The wide-ranging case against King, who spent over two months in the custody of North Korean law enforcement, includes eight distinct charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, according to court records obtained by Reuters.

The Army claims the private had the intention of abandoning his military duties permanently when he ditched his South Korean post by running across the demilitarized border into the totalitarian country. . .

The Army’s charge sheet accuses King of broad misconduct before his defection into North Korea, including an alleged attempted escape from US military custody in October 2022.

King was also allegedly caught possessing child pornography and asked another individual over Snapchat to “knowingly and willingly produce child pornography” the same month he fled to North Korea, according to the charges. (Read more from “Travis King Charged by the Army With Desertion for Defecting to North Korea — And Child Porn” HERE)

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Japan’s Leader Tells UN He Wants Meeting With Kim Jong Un, ‘Without Conditions’

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida late Tuesday night reiterated an offer to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to find a diplomatic path forward amid growing tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program.

Kishida said his country was willing to resolve all of its issues with its isolated neighbor, including the highly controversial kidnappings of civilians to train as spies.

“From the perspective of opening up a new era together, I would like to convey my determination to meet with President Kim Jong Un face-to-face at any time without any conditions,” Kishida said during his speech at the United Nations, adding he would welcome “high-level talks” under his “direct supervision.”

Kishida, the final global leader to speak in a day of speeches that began at 9 a.m., also pledged $20 million to help rid the world of nuclear weapons, something he described as his life’s work. Kishida represents Hiroshima, the site of the world’s first nuclear attack. (Read more from “Japan’s Leader Tells UN He Wants Meeting With Kim Jong Un, ‘Without Conditions'” HERE)

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Putin Welcomes Kim Jong Un at Cosmodrome for Meeting That Shows How Leaders Are Coming Together

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived at a cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East on Wednesday for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin that underscores how the two leaders’ interests are aligning in the face of their separate, intensifying confrontations with the United States.

Putin welcomed Kim at the entrance to a launch vehicle assembly building.

The two men shook hands and Putin said he was “very glad to see” Kim. Kim’s translator thanked Putin for the warm welcome, “despite being busy.”

The two leaders will inspect the cosmodrome and then sit down for talks, Russian state media reported.

Hours earlier, North Korea fired two ballistic missiles toward the sea, extending a highly provocative run in North Korean weapons testing since the start of 2022, as Kim used the distraction caused by Putin’s war on Ukraine to accelerate his weapons development. (Read more from “Putin Welcomes Kim Jong Un at Cosmodrome for Meeting That Shows How Leaders Are Coming Together” HERE)

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Inside Kim Jong Un’s Bulletproof Train That He’ll Take To Meet Putin, With Entertainment by ‘Lady Conductors’

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. . .Kim Jong Un is gearing up to ride the rails of luxury into eastern Russia, where North Korea’s leader is expected to meet Vladimir Putin about supplying weapons to bolster Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, US officials said earlier this week.

The 39-year-old Kim’s private train service was inherited from his father, former dictator Kim Jong Il, and created out of a fear of flying.

The cars are bulletproof, and this convoy certainly won’t be mistaken for a bullet train — the armored protection is so heavy that average speeds top out at 37 mph. . .

The train is believed to be outfitted with conference rooms paneled in dark wood, as well as multiple bedrooms, satellite phones, flatscreen TVs and roughly 100 security agents who scan routes and upcoming stations for bombs and other threats. . .

To spice up the ride, a group of female performers known as “beautiful lady conductors” frequently serenaded the elder Kim in Korean and Russian, Pulikovsky wrote. (Read more from “Inside Kim Jong Un’s Bulletproof Train That He’ll Take To Meet Putin, With Entertainment by ‘Lady Conductors'” HERE)

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