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Kim Yo-Jong became a regular member of Kim Jong-Ils entourage until his death in 2011 and featured prominently in official photos of the funeral, mourning alongside her brother. (Photo: AP)

Kim Jong-Un's sister becomes most powerful woman in state's political...

Kim Yo-Jong is believed to be in her late 20s, making her the youngest member of the reshuffled Workers' Party...

10 Oct 2017 3:52 PM IST

Kim Jong Un also has said North Korea is close to an ICBM test-launch. (Photo: AP)

Kim Jong Un promotes sister as 2nd in command, praises nuclear program

Alongside Kim Jong Un himself, the promotion makes Kim Yo Jong the only other millennial member of the influential body.

9 Oct 2017 10:51 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (C) ast week delayed the Guam strike plan, but warned it could go ahead depending on Washingtons next move. (Photo: File)

Kim Jong Un promotes sister to senior ruling party post; reaffirms...

Kim Yo-Jong becomes an alternate member of the party's powerful politburo presided over by her brother Kim Jong-Un.

8 Oct 2017 4:22 PM IST

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, second from right, applauds with Kim Yo-jong, third from right, North Korean leader Kim Jong Uns sister, during a performance of North Koreas Samjiyon Orchestra at National Theatre in Seoul on Sunday.

Superpower to test rival's stamina with endless war

South Korea is not the only theatre where Uncle Sam has egg on his face. In Syria and Afghanistan too, the US has not...

16 Feb 2018 1:44 AM IST

Pyeongchang Winter Olympics are freezing cold but they might just be the hottest dating spot on the planet right now. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pyeongchang winter thaw raises hopes

The lessons of history necessitate a degree of scepticism

15 Feb 2018 2:06 AM IST

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, second from right, applauds with Kim Yo-jong, third from right, North Korean leader Kim Jong Uns sister, during a performance of North Koreas Samjiyon Orchestra at National Theatre in Seoul on Sunday.

Dragons' dance to herald talks?

Moon had to deal with Shinzo Abe's prod on military exercises in the spring and yet he ensured Japan was not offended in...

13 Feb 2018 12:36 AM IST

She had accompanied him to his summits with President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in and had joined other dignitaries in the stands at last years Winter Olympics in South Korea. (Photo: AP)

Kim Jong Un's sister back in public eye at North Korea's mass games

Kim Yo Jong is a senior official of North Korea's ruling party and is believed to be her brother's closest confidant.

4 Jun 2019 11:02 AM IST

US President Donald Trump (left) and North Koreas leader Kim Jong Un. (AFP)

Trump hails Kim's reappearance, but North Korea denuclearization...

Lack of a clear successor for Kim has raised fears about the security of North Korea's weapons program in the event of a...

3 May 2020 10:10 AM IST

Kim Yo Jong, right, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (AP file photo)

S. Korea caught in crossfire between North and America

Chairman Kim Jong-un's younger sister Kim Yo-jong (KYJ) is an important top functionary of the North Korean regime

18 Jun 2020 6:25 PM IST

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Koreas leader Kim Jong Un. (AP)

North Korea warns of retaliation over defectors in South

Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong issued the warning days after South Korea took legal action against defectors

14 Jun 2020 1:29 PM IST

US President Donald Trump (R) and North Koreas leader Kim Jong Un (2nd L) signing documents as the North Korean leaders sister Kim Yo Jong (L) looks on at a signing ceremony. (AFP)

Another Kim-Trump summit is unlikely to happen: Kim Yo Jong

Kim's powerful sister says there's no reason for North Korea to 'gift' high-profile meetings to Donald Trump

10 July 2020 11:48 AM IST