North Korea

US missile defense may not protect against nukes

Experts say US missile defense system is 'not there yet.' Expert: I would not say we are comfortably ahead of the threat.

'North Korea's missile is not one we've seen before'

Pentagon official says test missile was two stage, of a type never seen before; it 'absolutely' poses a threat to air and sea traffic.

Haley on North Korea: We'll use military forces if we must

U.S. Ambassador to the UN stresses the U.S. is prepared to defend itself from the North Korean threat.

North Korea boasts about latest missile test

North Korea says it tested an ICBM that can carry a large and heavy nuclear warhead.

Officials: North Korea test-launched an ICBM

U.S. officials say North Korea successfully test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time.

What is the purpose of Kim Jong Un's missile tests?

North Korea conducts record-breaking missile test on US Independence Day, but what is the rogue state attempting to prove?

North Korea launches ballistic missile

North Korea launched projectile into the sea off its east coast.

The abandonment of Otto Warmbier

Trump: We've 'run out of patience' with North Korea

As he hosts South Korea's new leader, Trump says the U.S. has “run out of patience” with North Korea over its nuclear drive.

US weighing military response to North Korea

Trump's National Security Advisor says North Korean threat becoming much more 'immediate,' old ways of dealing with rogue state won't work.

Will Russia replace the US in fighting North Korea?

Russian government is working on a strategy to force North Korea to abandon its nukes; Haley worries Russia may backfill North Korea.

North Korea compares Trump to Nazis

Official North Korean news agency says sanctions, withdrawal from Paris Accord worse than the Holocaust.

Trump: North Korean threat must be treated rapidly

Trump says North Korea "causing tremendous problems", calls for threat posed by its nuclear and ballistic programs to be tackled.

North Korea: Warmbier's death 'a mystery to us, too'

North Korea denies it caused the death of college student held by the regime for 17 months who died this week.

Officials: North Korea conducted another rocket engine test

American officials say North Korea tested another rocket engine which could potentially be used on a future ICBM.

Warmbier's family hid his Jewishness during North Korea talks

Family of Otto Warmbier hid Jewish identity so as not to embarrass North Korea - which claimed he acted on behalf of Christian church.

Tillerson calls on China to pressure North Korea

Secretary of State urges Chinese officials to apply greater diplomatic and economic pressure on North Korea.

Trump blames Obama for not saving student from North Korea

US President says previous administration might have saved 22 year old Otto Warmbier if it had brought him home sooner.

U.S. detects activity at North Korea nuclear site

American spy satellites detect new activity at North Korea's underground nuclear test site, suggesting new test may be coming.

The short precious life of Otto Warmbier

Father of comatose student freed from North Korea speaks

Otto Warmbier's father says Trump Administration more aggressive in bringing his son home than Obama Administration.

College student jailed in North Korea returns to US in coma

US student Otto Warmbier lands back in the US after detention in North Korea for more than 17 months - most of which time he was in a coma.

South Korean officials:

Suspected North Korea drone spied on U.S. anti-missile system

South Korea deploying U.S. anti-missile defense system 250 km from North Korea border to counter growing missile threat from North.

North Korea says it tested new type of 'cruise rocket'

North Korea media claims latest missile launch was a successful test of a new type of "ground-to-sea cruise rocket".

North Korea fires several cruise missiles

North Korea fires several short-range surface-to-ship cruise missiles off its east coast.

North Korea promises 'gifts' to the Americans

Kim Jong-Un says latest ballistic missile test is a step towards sending send bigger "gift package" to the U.S.

North Korea fires missile into the sea

North Korea fires unidentified projectile which lands in the Sea of Japan.

North Korea tests anti-aircraft weapon system

North Korean leader supervises test of new anti-aircraft weapon system, state media reports.

U.S. planning to boost sanctions on Iran

U.S. Treasury will increase sanctions pressure on Iran, Syria and North Korea.

'North Korea on inevitable path to develop ICBM'

Defense Intelligence Agency Director warns against leaving North Korea's nuclear program unchecked.

UN condemns North Korea's 'destabilizing behavior'

UN Security Council condemns North Korea's test which was meant to confirm the reliability of a nuclear warhead.

North Korea tests intermediate-range ballistic missile

North Korea says it tested ballistic missile in order to confirm reliability of the late-stage guidance of the nuclear warhead.

Mattis: Military action in North Korea would be 'tragic'

U.S. Defense Secretary says Washington is working to find diplomatic solution to North Korea crisis.

Haley: We'll talk with North Korea if it stops its tests

American envoy says the U.S. would consider talks with North Korea if it halts all its nuclear and ballistic missile tests.

Revealed: UN agency helped North Korea

Fox News reveals that UN agency has been helping North Korea prepare chemical that is banned from shipment to North Korea.

Is North Korea behind cyber attack?

Symantec Corp and Kaspersky Lab looking into clues that may connect last weekend’s global cyber attack to North Korea.

Security Council ready for new sanctions on North Korea

UN Security Council condemns North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests, demands it stop them.

North Korea: We tested missile carrying large nuclear warhead

North Korea provides details about latest ballistic missile test, says it was supervised by leader Kim Jong Un.

Security Council to discuss North Korean test

UN Security Council to hold urgent consultations on North Korea's latest ballistic missile test.

North Korea test fires ballistic missile

North Korea fires a ballistic missile that flew about 700 kilometers. Missile does not appear to be an ICBM.

North Korea accuses US, South Korea of plot to kill Kim Jong Un

North Korea releases statement accusing CIA and South Korean intelligence of 'bio-chemical' plot.

House approves tougher sanctions on North Korea

House of Representatives overwhelmingly approves legislation to tighten sanctions on North Korea.

Putin and Trump agree to work together on North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on phone with US President Donald Trump calling on him to avoid increasing tensions with North Korea.

National Security Advisor details shifts in US foreign policy

National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster describes Trump administration's foreign policy changes on North Korea and Iran

Trump willing to meet Kim

Trump says he would be willing to meet North Korean leader under the right circumstances.

THAAD system operational in South Korea

U.S. military's THAAD anti-missile system now operational in South Korea, say officials.

Trump: North Korea's Kim 'a pretty smart cookie'

President Trump offers backhanded praise for North Korean leader, but stresses the current situation cannot continue.

Hamas thanks North Korea for threatening Israel

Hamas welcomes North Korea's threat against Israel and its support for the Palestinian people.

McCain: Trump should consider strike on North Korea

Senator John McCain says pre-emptive strike against North Korea should be considered, but only as the last resort.

Former Defense Minister: Maybe you can just shut up

Moshe Ya'alon slams Defense Minister's North Korea statement, says Netanyahu needs to take charge of his ministers.

Trump not ruling out force against North Korea

Trump says "we'll see" when asked if he'd consider military action against North Korea, hints China is helping with the issue.

'Israel will receive a merciless, thousand-fold punishment'

North Korea threatens Israel with 'thousand-fold punishment' after Defense Minister Liberman calls Kim Jong-un a 'madman.'

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile from north of Pyongyang. Officials say the test failed.

Tillerson to UN: Act before North Korea does

Secretary of State calls for campaign of pressure to force North Korea to halt to its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

Trump: Conflict with North Korea is possible

Trump says major conflict with North Korea is possible, but he prefers a diplomatic outcome.

Tillerson: China threatened to sanction North Korea

Secretary of State says China has threatened to sanction North Korea if it carries out another nuclear test.

North Korea: Nuclear tests will continue

North Korean officials say tests will go on 'as long as US continues hostile acts of aggression.'

McCain: China has done nothing on North Korea

Arizona Senator criticizes China for not helping ease tensions with North Korea.

United States 'prepared to defend itself'

Tillerson, Mattis and Coats clarify that the U.S. seeks the peaceful denuclearization of North Korea but is prepared to defend itself.

All 100 Senators attend WH briefing on North Korea

Entire Senate attends WH briefing on North Korea as tensions with rogue nation continue to escalate.