Kim Jong Un Welcomes New Year with Daughter, Diplomacy in Focus

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and daughter Ju Ae attended New Year's events. Senior officials joined them. KCNA highlighted Kim's diplomatic exchanges, noting a more detailed interaction with Russia's Putin compared to China. The celebrations featured fireworks and ice dancing, with no confirmation of Kim's speech.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Ju Ae, celebrated the New Year with a series of events, including a spectacular display of fireworks and ice dancing, as reported by state media KCNA.

Senior officials of North Korea were also present at the celebrations, which did not feature any public speech from Kim himself. According to state media, Kim received numerous New Year's cards from various heads of state, including the Chinese President, though details were sparse.

A noticeable contrast was observed with Kim's recent diplomatic exchange with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which Kim expressed his commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between North Korea and Russia.

(With inputs from agencies.)