North Korea

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.

North Korea resumes missile tests, fires two ballistic missiles

Observers believe the launches are a protest against South Korea and the US moves to bolster their nuclear deterrence plans.

Report:

Hamas terrorists likely used North Korean weapons during attack

Videos and seized weapons can prove that the Hamas terrorists used North Korean weapons during the massive attack on Israel's south

Kim Jong Un takes specially armored train to Russia

The North Korean dictator refuses to use a jet for fear of being shot down, and opts instead for a massive armored train.

North Korea announces new 'tactical nuclear attack submarine'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presides over unveiling ceremony of new submarine which is meant to strengthen the country's naval force.

US warns:

Russia and North Korea to discuss arms negotiations

US says Kim will engage with Putin to continue actively advancing arms negotiations.

North Korea stages 'simulated tactical nuclear attack' drill

Local media say the operation was a "counteraction drill" in response to joint military activity by US and South Korean forces.

In message to US:

North Korea stages tactical nuclear strike drill

North Korea conducts simulated "scorched-earth" nuclear strike, says the drill is a reaction to plans for a US nuclear attack.

North Korea fails in second attempt to launch a rocket

North Korea's aerospace agency announces the country will conduct a third attempt in October.

North Korea plans another satellite launch

Japanese Coast Guard says North Korea plans to launch a satellite between August 24 and 31. A launch this past May failed.

North Korean leader oversees test of strategic cruise missiles

Kim Jong Un visits navy fleet, inspects test of strategic missiles aboard a warship.

North Korean leader visits missile production plant

The visit comes days after Kim Jong Un dismissed the military's top general and called for more preparations for war.

North Koreans ordered to protect images of ruling family

North Koreans have been instructed to protect images of Kim Jong-Un and his family ahead of an approaching typhoon.

North Korean leader orders preparations for possible war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dismisses the military's top general and calls for expansion of military drills.

North Korea expected to cancel election

North Korea is expected to cancel planned elections in favor of a new election system.

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles

South Korea says the two short-range missiles flew about 550 kilometers before landing in waters east of the Korean Peninsula.

American soldier arrested for crossing into North Korea

Eyewitnesses describe the soldier yelling 'ha ha ha' as he ran across the border.

North Korea confirms it fired intercontinental ballistic missile

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un supervised launch of Hwasong-18, which flew 1,001 kilometers for 4,491 seconds.

North Korea fires ballistic missile

The launch comes days after Kim Jong Un's sister issued threats against the US.

Powerful threats:

North Korea vows 'decisive response' if US breaches airspace

The influential sister of the North's Supreme Leader didn't mince words in another stern warning to the US.

North Korea warns:

'We may shoot down US spy planes'

North Korea denounces US move to introduce a nuclear missile submarine to waters near the Korean peninsula.

South Korea retrieves wreckage of North Korean spy satellite

South Korean military says the satellite, which crashed after failed launch in May, did not appear to be capable of military surveillance.

North Korea:

'Failed satellite launch was the gravest failure'

North Korea says it is preparing for another satellite launch in the near future after last month's attempt failed.

Trump criticized for praising North Korean leader

Republican presidential hopefuls criticize former US President for comments praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.