UK lists Iran, China, North Korea, Russia as ‘hostile nations’
British minister of state for security and borders Damian Hinds has labelled Iran, China, North Korea and Russia as “hostile nations.”
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US., South Korea update plans regarding North Korea
Defense officials of US and South Korea say they will review and update ways to deter North Korea.
North Korean leader makes first public appearance in a month
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits new city near border with China, making first public appearance in 35 days.
US envoy: North Korea's missile tests are counterproductive
US envoy for North Korea says US committed to exploring "sustained and substantive diplomacy" with North Korea.
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile from submarine
North Korea says it test-fired a new submarine-launched ballistic missile, confirming reports from South Korea and Japan.
North Korea restores hotlines with South Korea
North Korea cut off the hotlines in early August in protest against joint South Korea-US military exercises.
North Korea fires new anti-aircraft missile
North Korea says it test fired a newly developed anti-aircraft missile.
North Korean leader willing to restore hotlines with South Korea
Kim Jong Un also accuses United States of proposing talks without changing its "hostile policy".
IAEA: North Korea’s nuclear program going 'full steam ahead'
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says North Korea continuing to work on plutonium separation, uranium enrichment and other nuclear activities.
Watch: S. Korea fires 1st submarine-launched ballistic missile
The South test-fired its first domestically made submarine-based ballistic missile the same day North Korea tested long-range projectiles.
Satellite images: North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant
Recent satellite images show North Korea is expanding a uranium enrichment plant at its main nuclear complex.
North Korea launches ballistic missiles from a train
The move follows two tests of ballistic missiles that North Korea carried out in recent days.
Keeping up with the Kims: The latest on N. Korea's '1st family'
Why has Kim adopted a new look and what’s going on with his wife and sister?
US prepared to engage with North Korea despite missile tests
White House spokesperson: Our position has not changed when it comes to North Korea.
North Korea test fires long-range cruise missiles
North Korea says it carried out successful long-range cruise missile tests over the weekend.
Watch: N Korea's 'Supreme Leader' parades slim physique
During North Korea's 73rd National Day Celebrations, the country's leader made an appearance - looking skinnier & fresher than usual.
IAEA: North Korea restarting one of its nuclear reactors
UN atomic watchdog says North Korea appears to have restarted nuclear reactor that is widely believed to have produced plutonium.
N. Korea: COVID, flooding & sanctions but 'No' to outside help
North Korea’s cited a 'triple whammy' COVID-19 resurgence, economic sanctions, and major flooding but continues turning its back on help.
North Korea: South Korea and US risking 'huge security crisis'
North Korea issues another warning to South Korea and the United States amid their joint military drills.
North Korea threatens South, U.S. with military drills announced
Sister of North Korean dictator says the U.S. will face even greater security threats for going ahead with scheduled military drills.
North Korea warns US and South Korea over joint military drills
Kim Jong Un's sister: South Korea and the United States will face even greater security threats for going ahead with joint military drills.
SA may be the most antisemitic government in the free world
Mandela was sympathetic to Zionism as a movement for freedom and self-determination. Today SA befriends N. Korea, not Israel.Op-ed.
Kim rebukes officials following 'grave incident' in COVID fight
North Korean leader replaces several senior officials after "grave incident" in the country's efforts to defend itself against coronavirus.
South Korea to build 'Iron Dome' to defend against North Korea
$2.6 billion project will be modelled on idea behind Israel's Iron Dome air defense system.
Kim: Prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with US
North Korean leader says Biden's policy shows North should prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with the United States.
North Korean defector laments propaganda in Ivy League education
Yeonmi Park, who escaped North Korea, says she encountered similar anti-American propaganda while attending Columbia University.
IAEA: North Korea’s nuclear activities concerning
Head of UN's atomic watchdog says are signs North Korea might be reprocessing spent reactor fuel to extract plutonium.
Rare testimony from North Korea: 'I saw bodies in the streets'
Jordan Peterson speaks with North Korean defector Yeonmi Park, who sheds light on the country from which she fled.
North Korea: Biden intends to continue 'hostile policy'
North Korea dismisses idea of talks with Washington, says Biden's speech to Congress is proof he intends to continue being hostile.
North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19
North Korea says it will skip s Olympic Games to "protect players from COVID-19".
North Korea says it fired 'tactical guided projectile'
North Korea says it fired new projectile that was improved to carry a 2.5-ton warhead.
Report: North Korea fired projectile into the sea
This marks North Korea's second missile launch in recent days.
North Korea launched two projectiles
US officials say move is on 'low end of the spectrum,' report says.
North Korean diplomat: US overtures are a 'cheap trick'
Top North Korean diplomat: We have only heard lunatic theory from the new US administration.
North Korean leader's sister to Biden: Don't cause a stink
Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, warns new US administration against “causing a stink” if it wants peace.
North Korea not responding to US overtures
The Biden administration attempted to talk with North Korea in February through behind the scenes channels but did not receive a response.
Report: North Korea ignoring Biden's diplomatic outreach
Senior US official says North Korea has not responded to behind-the-scenes diplomatic outreach by Biden administration.
Satellite images show North Korea hiding nuclear weapon site
New satellite imagery suggests North Korea has recently taken steps to hid a nuclear weapons site from the West.
UN report: North Korea developed nuclear program in 2020
New UN reports says North Korea maintained and developed nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of sanctions.
North Korea displays new ballistic missile
North Korea displays new submarine-launched ballistic missile at a parade in Pyongyang.
North Korean leader named 'general secretary' of his party
The move is largely symbolic as Kim Jong Un has been the party’s top leader since the death of his father, Kim Jong Il.
Kim threatens to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal
North Korean leader threatens to expand his nuclear arsenal, but says he will not use nuclear weapons first unless threatened.
North Korea's Kim admits economic plan failed
North Korean leader kicks off Workers' Party congress, acknowledges his five-year economic plan failed to meet its goals.
North Korean attempt to steal Covid-19 vaccine data foiled
North Korean & Russian governments have allegedly made multiple attempts to hack into pharma companies' computers.
The quadruple threat: North Korea, China, Pakistan and Iran
North Korea renews cooperation with Iran on weapons development, with broader links to China and Pakistan. Op-ed.
Watch: Kim Jong-un cries about Covid, displays new weapon
North Korean leader takes off glasses to wipe away tears as he speaks about international sanctions, the pandemic and natural disasters
Is North Korean leader in a coma?
Former South Korean official claims Kim Jong Un has fallen into a coma and ceded over some of his power to his younger sister.
North Korea 'highly likely' to use nuclear, chemical weapons
US attributes N. Korean weapons stockpiling to fear that foreign nations will try to impose regime change.
Kim Jong Un orders pet dogs confiscated in North Korean capital
Authorities identified households with pet dogs and are forcing them to give them up or forcefully confiscating them and putting them down.
Report: North Korea pressing on with nuclear program
Reports by experts says North Korea is pressing on with nuclear weapons program and has “probably developed miniaturized nuclear devices”.
Kim: Our nuclear weapons guarantee our safety
North Korean leader says there will be no more war as the country’s nuclear weapons guarantee its safety and future.
North Korean city under lockdown following COVID-19 case
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un places city of Kaesong under total lockdown after a person found with suspected COVID-19 symptoms.
Kim's sister: Another summit will only benefit the US
Sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says another summit between her brother and US President may not happen this year.
North Korea: We have no intention of resuming talks with US
Senior North Korean official dismisses comments by South Korean President that another summit between Kim and Trump is in the works.
North Korean leader suspends military action against South
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un chairs meeting of Central Military Commission, decides to suspend military action plans against South Korea.
North Korea threatens to redeploy troops to border
North Korea rejects South Korea’s offer to send special envoys, vows to redeploy troops to demilitarized border units.
N. Korea breaks off deal with South, threatens military action
The North's newly-appointed highest ranking female official threatened to "annihilate" her southern neighbor, completely cutting of ties.
North Korea: Washington remains a long-term threat
North Korea says it sees no improvement in relations with the US, claims Trump only seeks to score political points.
North Korea cuts communication with South Korea
North Korea announces it will cut military and political communication links to its neighbor South Korea.
North Korean leader appears at party meeting
Kim Jong Un stresses importance of "self-sufficient economy" in appearance at meeting of the politburo of the ruling Workers Party.