Xi sends message to Kim amid an unprecedented number of missile tests by North Korea.
N Korea conducts third ballistic missile launch in five days, hours after US Vice President Harris leaves S Korea.
US military official says aircraft carrier’s visit is ‘clear and unambiguous demonstration’ of commitment to alliance.
US-South Korean military exercises come after North Korea declared its nuclear programme ‘irreversible’.
S Korean leader marks 77th anniversary of liberation from Japanese colonial rule with appeals for peace with neighbours.
Russian president tells Kim closer ties will strengthen regional security, reports North Korean state media.
The country celebrates the anniversary of the armistice as the day of ‘victory in the fatherland liberation war’.
Meeting, which diplomats say will take place Wednesday, comes after Pyongyang carried out 15th missile test this year.
Tens of thousands turn out in Pyongyang’s main square to enjoy light shows and art exhibitions in honour of Kim Il Sung.
North Korean leader says his country will develop more ‘powerful strike means’, days after the launch of Hwasong-17.
Seoul says it has detected a presumed ballistic missile launched by Pyongyang into the East Sea.
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Author says Trump claims Kim is the only foreign leader he has corresponded with since leaving office.
Kim Jong Un tells Chinese President Xi Jinping he also wants to further improve relations between the two countries.
Pyongyang says two tactical guided missiles struck its targets marking its sixth such launch in January.
