Kim Jong-un

Kim Jong-un is the supreme leader of North Korea, a nation with a nuclear weapons program. He is currently newsworthy due to reports of North Korea building a new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon, aimed at expanding its nuclear arsenal, as voiced by the IAEA. Domestically, Kim Jong-un is reportedly orchestrating new leisure projects, including water parks and coffee bars, and has overseen a reshuffle of military leadership. His powerful sister, Kim Yo-jong, has stated that the country's nuclear status is permanent and irreversible. There is also speculation about the succession, with South Korean intelligence believing Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju-ae, is the likely heir, and may have a younger sibling. Internationally, Kim Jong-un remains a figure of interest, with former US President Donald Trump expressing a desire to meet him. North Korea has also sent a delegation to the Asian Games in Japan, which could be interpreted as a move towards limited diplomacy.