North Korea

Report:

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Sunday, its seventh launch this year and fourth in April.

North Korea backs Mojtaba Khamenei, condemns US-Israel strikes

North Korea voices support for Iran’s choice of Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader and condemns US and Israeli strikes on Iran, calling them illegal.

Kim Jong Un vows to destroy South Korea if threatened

North Korean leader threatens to "completely destroy" South Korea if its security is compromised, calls for US policy changes before resuming dialogue.

No surprise:

Kim Jong Un re-elected as head of North Korea's Workers' Party

Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as general secretary of North Korea’s Workers’ Party, emphasizing nuclear strength and economic development.

Ahead of key party congress

Kim Jong Un oversees hypersonic missile tests

North Korea says Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile tests as the regime boosts weapons displays ahead of a key party congress.

Kim Jong Un oversees new long-range missile drill

North Korean leader oversees a long-range cruise missile drill, calling it a key test of North Korea’s nuclear deterrent amid heightened tensions and renewed focus on military modernization.

Ahead of party congress

Kim Jong Un vows expanded missile development

North Korean leader vows continued missile development, ratifying a five-year arms plan as North Korea boosts its munitions industry and unveils a new nuclear-powered submarine.

North Korea tests new missile

Kim warns of 'inevitable' nuclear expansion

Kim Jong Un oversees a new long-range missile test and submarine project, warning that South Korea’s nuclear plans with Washington heighten tensions and demand a strong response.

Iran’s military capabilities restored by North Korea

North Korean cooperation (through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard) has been crucial to Iran’s reconstituting and safeguarding its ballistic and nuclear capabilities, in particular, and military infrastructure, in general.

North Korea fires cruise missiles as Trump eyes meeting with Kim

North Korea launches cruise missiles from the Yellow Sea ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to South Korea.

Kim has 'good memories' of Trump, but rejects denuclearization

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praises US President Donald Trump and says he is open to talks - if denuclearization is not on the agenda.

North Korea to open luxury resort in bid to attract tourists

Kim Jong Un aims to draw foreign visitors with new Wonsan-Kalma resort featuring hotels, restaurants, and a water park, set to open July 1 on the country’s east coast.

North Korean missile ship crashes in front of Kim Jong-Un

A missile ship that was supposed to launch today was significantly damaged in front of the North Korean dictator.

Nuclear naval power?

North Korea tests new missile-equipped warship

North Korea says it has tested the missile systems of its newly unveiled "Choe Hyon-class" warship, with leader Kim Jong Un declaring a need to accelerate nuclear armament at sea.

For the first time:

North Korea admits sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine

North Korea officially confirms it deployed soldiers to aid Russia in Ukraine, following Kim Jong Un’s orders.

Bacteria and toxins:

Serious report on North Korea's lethal weapons

New US State Department report reveals additional data on North Korea's biological weapons program, despite international law.

Drama on North Korea-South Korea border

Warning shots fired by South Korean military after ten North Korean soldiers crossed the border and entered South Korean territory.

Kim Jong Un oversees AI-powered suicide drone tests

North Korean leader personally oversees tests of suicide drones equipped with artificial intelligence technology.

Trump:

'I have a great relationship with Kim Jong Un'

Trump says he intends to reestablish contact with North Korea's leader, notes their "great relationship" from his first term in office.

North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine

State-run media says the vessel is “a nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine.”

'Full nuclear readines'

Kim Jong Un oversees missile test

North Korean leader personally oversees test-launch of a strategic cruise missile, orders full preparedness for nuclear strikes.

North Korea warns Western nations against sanctions

North Korea criticized the establishment of a new group of countries, including South Korea, Japan, and the USA, which aim to enforce sanctions against it.

North Korean leader urges expansion of nuclear capabilities

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a nuclear material production facility and a nuclear weapons institute, calls for an expansion of the country's nuclear capabilities.

Russia-North Korea defense pact goes into effect

The landmark defense pact, signed this past June by their respective leaders, officially comes into effect following the exchange of ratification documents.

Report:

Trump mulling direct talks with Kim Jong Un

President-elect’s team reportedly exploring the possibility of direct talks with North Korean leader in a bid to reduce the risk of armed conflict through diplomatic efforts.

Kim Jong Un:

'Korean peninsula facing an unprecedented risk of nuclear war'

North Korean leader accuses the United States of escalating tensions and provocations, says the Korean peninsula is facing an unprecedented risk of nuclear war.

A 'bewitching' threesome for Israel: Iran, Russia and North Korea

Israel’s growing nuclear war hazards include variously tangible scenarios of Russian or North Korean interventions on behalf of Iran. Opinion.

Kim to North Korean army:

'Enhance your warfighting capabilities'

North Korean leader calls on the country’s military to enhance its warfighting capabilities, stresses the need to bolster the nation’s political and military strength.

North Korean leader orders 'mass production' of UAVs

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un instructs "mass production" of kamikaze-style drones, following his personal observation of testing procedures of such UAVs.

Russia: Putin signs treaty with North Korea into law

Russia-North Korea treaty which includes mutual defense treaty is signed into Russian law by President Vladimir Putin.

Second time this week

North Korea launches a ballistic missile

South Korea and Japan say North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan.

North Korea launches ballistic missile

South Korea's military says North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile toward the East Sea.

North Korean GPS jammed:

Kim Jong Un fears assassination

Security around North Korea dictator, Kim Jong Un, has been tightened for fear of assassination.

Kim Jong Un:

'US strategic nuclear assets present an ever-increasing threat'

North Korean leader inspects key missile bases, reviews the country's "readiness for action of strategic deterrence".

North Korea fires salvo of ballistic missiles

South Korea and Japan say North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles, its second missile launch in the past week.

North Korean leader calls for boost of nuclear capabilities

North Korea's news agency says Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-fire for verifying the performance of a new-type 600mm multiple rocket launcher.

Report:

North Korea to reopen nuclear talks if Trump is elected

Senior North Korean diplomat who recently defected tells Reuters North Korea wants to reopen nuclear talks with the United States if Donald Trump is re-elected and is working on a new negotiating strategy.

Gift from Kim Jong Un:

Garbage balloon lands on South Korean presidential premises

Garbage balloon lands on the South Korean presidential premises | Authorities: contents not contaminated and will not cause chemical or biological reaction.

'Pursuing deification':

North Korean officials seen wearing Kim Jong-Un loyalty badges

North Korean media outlets have published photos of senior officials wearing lapel pins showing Kim Jong-Un. Until recently, the common lapel pins had only depicted his father and grandfather, Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il.

North Korea says it tested a new tactical ballistic missile

North Korea says the new missile, named Hwasongpho-11 Da-4.5, is capable of carrying a 4.5-ton super-large warhead.

ADL sues Iran, Syria, North Korea over support for Hamas, Oct. 7

Federal lawsuit seeks to hold accountable 3 nations that have provided material support to Hamas, involvement in October 7 massacre.

After US, S. Korea drills:

North Korea launches a ballistic missile

South Korea's military says the North launched a ballistic missile toward the its eastern waters.

Russia, North Korea, sign mutual defense agreement

Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin pays first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signs agreement with North Korea's Kim Jong Un that the countries will defend each other against attacks.

Korean DMZ:

Exchange of fire during alleged invasion

Dozens of North Korean soldiers entered South Korea's territory. South Korean soldiers fired on them.

South Korea's revenge for garbage balloons

Seoul has decided to respond to the release of hundreds of balloons filled with garbage from North Korea to South Korea in recent weeks.

North Korea fires ballistic missile

Japan and South Korea say North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile, which reportedly landed in the sea.

North Korea informs Japan of intent to launch a satellite

Japan says North Korea has informed it of a plan to launch a satellite by June 3.

Kim Jong Un:

'Be ready for war'

North Korean ruler takes a more militant tone in a speech before his state's military academy, says that the nation must be prepared for war "more than ever".

Kim inspects

North Korea test-fires hypersonic missile

North Korea successfully test-fires new mid- to long-range solid-fuel hypersonic missile.

British presenter’s denim trousers blurred on N. Korea TV

Why did North Korea blur British presenter’s denim trousers in a 2010 BBC program on gardening.

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles

The launches are North Korea's first known missile testing activities in about a month.

North Korea practices Hamas-style assault

South Korea has expressed growing concerns that North Korea is learning from the Hamas assault on October 7th how to bypass the fortifications between the two countries.

North Korea develops new ballistic control system

North Korea says it successfully developed a new ballistic control system for a multiple rocket launcher along with controllable shells.

North Korea tests strategic cruise missile

North Korea claims the test-firing had no impact on the security of neighboring countries.

North Korea tests 'underwater nuclear weapon system'

The test comes in response to joint naval exercises by Washington, Seoul and Tokyo.

Kim Jong Un:

'South Korea is the most hostile country'

Amid tensions, North Korea's government abolishes agencies dedicated to reunification with South Korea.

North Korea tests missile with hypersonic warhead

North Korea says the launch was aimed at verifying the reliability of the missile’s solid-fuel engines and the maneuverable flight capabilities of the hypersonic warhead.

South Korea sees Kim's young daughter as his successor

South Korea’s spy agency says North Korean leader's young daughter is likely her father's heir apparent.

North Korean leader:

'Mobilize powerful means to destroy the US and South Korea'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says an armed confrontation is becoming a reality.

Kim Jong Un:

'If provoked, we won't hesitate to respond with nuclear attack'

North Korean leader issues warning to the world days after the country twice fired ballistic missiles.