Kim Jong Il

Kim Jong-Un Privately Doubting He's Crazy Enough To Run North Korea 12.18.11

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA—In surprisingly candid remarks Thursday, Kim Jong-un, heir apparent to North Korea's highest government post, expressed doubt that he was sufficiently out of his mind to succeed his father, longtime dictator Kim Jong-il. more»

Tensions Mount After North Korea Destroys All Of Asia 07.21.11

Congress has pledged to consider looking into new sanctions following North Korea's eradication of all life on the Asian continent. more»

Kim Jong Il Ends Nuclear Program For Lead In Next 'Batman' 12.27.10

In tense negotiations, the U.S. State Department agreed to grant the North Korean leader the role of Gotham's Dark Knight Detective. The Onion News Network is coming to IFC on January 21 at 10pm. more»

Kim Jong Il Announces Plan To Bring Moon To North Korea 01.26.09

From Onion News Network International: North Korea's space program will capture the moon and bring it home, a feat no Western nation could accomplish. more»

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Remembering Kim Jong-il

ISSUE 47•51 | 12.19.11 | Slideshow

The Onion looks back on our top coverage of the late North Korean leader. more»
WB Press Release Details Batman Movie

ISSUE 47•03 | 01.21.11 | Blog

In what is being described as a "foreign policy game-changer," North Korean leader Kim Jong Il will give up his nation's nuclear program in exchange for the lead role in the next Batman film. more»
Storyboards From New 'Batman' Starring Kim Jong Il

ISSUE 47•03 | 01.21.11 | Blog
Kim Jong Il In Control Of North Korea

ISSUE 45•33 | 08.11.09 | American Voices

Despite speculation to the contrary, White House national security adviser James L. Jones said Sunday that North Korean president Kim Jong Il has... more»
North Korea Releases New Paintings Of Healthy Kim Jong Il

ISSUE 44•51 | 12.15.08 | News in Brief

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA—In an effort to dispel rumors of leader Kim Jong Il's failing health, the North Korean government released several... more»
Kim Jong Il May Have Had Stroke

ISSUE 44•37 | 09.11.08 | American Voices

Following his absence during a parade celebrating the 60th anniversary of North Korea, many are speculating that Kim Jong Il has suffered a stroke.... more»
Kim Jong Il Unfolds Into Giant Robot

ISSUE 44•16 | 04.20.08 | Radio News
In The Know: Kim Jong-Il's Approval Rating Plummets to 120%

ISSUE 43•25 | 06.21.07 | In The Know

Panelists discuss the political repercussions of a new poll showing Kim Jong-Il's approval rating at an all time low of 120%. more»
No iPods To Kim Jong Il

ISSUE 42•48 | 12.04.06 | American Voices

The White House has imposed a ban on the sale of iPods to North Korea. What do you think? more»
Kim Jong-Il Interprets Sunrise As Act Of War

ISSUE 42•44 | 10.31.06 | News

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA—Kim also warned against other "extreme transgressions" including inspections of North Korean cargo, shorter hemlines, and the release of yet another new sports drink. more»
N. Korea Detonates 40 Years Of GDP

ISSUE 42•42 | 10.18.06 | News

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA—The fiscal equivalent of 2.3 billion hot meals, 11 million housing units, and 1,700 hospitals was blown up below the earth's surface Monday. more»
Kim Jong-Il Doesn't Know How He Keeps Winning Lottery

ISSUE 42•23 | 06.07.06 | News in Brief

PYONGYANG—After winning his ninth $10 million lottery jackpot in as many weeks, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il continues to be "stunned" by... more»
North Korea Nukes Self In Desperate Plea For Attention

ISSUE 41•52 | 12.28.05 | News in Brief

PYONGYANG—Frustrated that its megalomaniacal outbursts no longer inspire fear and panic in the international community, the nation of North Korea detonated all six of its nuclear warheads early Thursday morning, killing 32 million in what international observers are calling "a pathetic bid for attention." more»
U.S. Intensifies Empty-Threat Campaign Against North Korea

ISSUE 41•22 | 06.01.05 | News in Brief

WASHINGTON, DC—During a recent press conference, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice issued another warning to North Korea, escalating the U.S. empty-threat campaign against the nation. "Make no mistake, if Kim Jong Il does not put a stop to the manufacturing of plutonium in his nation, we will come down on him quite hard," Rice said. "We demand compliance, and if we don't get it, then watch out." Rice went on to say that noncompliance would result in some action that "would be very bad indeed," adding that North Korea does not want to know what it will be in for. more»
N. Korea Wondering What It Has To Do To Attract U.S. Military Attention

ISSUE 39•05 | 02.12.03 | News

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA—As the U.S. continues to inch toward war with Iraq, a jealous and frustrated North Korea is wondering what it has to do to attract American military attention. more»
Kim Jong Il Unfolds Into Giant Robot

ISSUE 39•02 | 01.22.03 | News

PYONGYANG—Responding to mounting pressure from other nations, Kim Jong Il unfolded into a 70-foot-tall, 62-ton robot. more»
Bush On North Korea: 'We Must Invade Iraq'

ISSUE 47•52 ISSUE 43•12 ISSUE 43•01 ISSUE 39•01 | 01.15.03 | News

WASHINGTON, DC—With concern over North Korea's nuclear capabilities growing, President Bush reassured the American people Monday that "extreme force" will be used to remove Saddam Hussein from power if the Iraqi president fails to give up suspected weapons of mass destruction. more»

Kim Jong Il

Kim Jong-Un Privately Doubting He's Crazy Enough To Run North Korea 12.18.11

Tensions Mount After North Korea Destroys All Of Asia 07.21.11

Kim Jong Il Ends Nuclear Program For Lead In Next 'Batman' 12.27.10

Kim Jong Il Announces Plan To Bring Moon To North Korea 01.26.09

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Remembering Kim Jong-il

WB Press Release Details Batman Movie

Storyboards From New 'Batman' Starring Kim Jong Il

Kim Jong Il In Control Of North Korea

North Korea Releases New Paintings Of Healthy Kim Jong Il

Kim Jong Il May Have Had Stroke

Kim Jong Il Unfolds Into Giant Robot

In The Know: Kim Jong-Il's Approval Rating Plummets to 120%

No iPods To Kim Jong Il

Kim Jong-Il Interprets Sunrise As Act Of War

N. Korea Detonates 40 Years Of GDP

Kim Jong-Il Doesn't Know How He Keeps Winning Lottery

North Korea Nukes Self In Desperate Plea For Attention

U.S. Intensifies Empty-Threat Campaign Against North Korea

N. Korea Wondering What It Has To Do To Attract U.S. Military Attention

Kim Jong Il Unfolds Into Giant Robot

Bush On North Korea: 'We Must Invade Iraq'

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