Since the war, China has lent political and economic backing to North Korea's leaders Kim Ilsung (estimated 1948–1994), Kim Jongil (roughly 1994–11), and Kim Jongun But strains in the The United States Needs a GrayZone Strategy Against North Korea Pyongyang thrives on provocation Washington has to learn to counter it By Duyeon Kim, Nicholas D Wright and Kristine Lee North Kim Yojong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jongun, has spoken out twice in two days about the possibility of resuming talks with South Korea to repair ties between the nations
U N Asks North Korea About Alleged Shoot On Sight Orders Los Angeles Times
