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News and updates about North Korea

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.

Iran’s military capabilities restored by North Korea

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.

North Korea fires cruise missiles as Trump eyes meeting with Kim

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.

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

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 Korea to open luxury resort in bid to attract tourists

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.

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

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.

North Korea tests new missile-equipped warship

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.

North Korea admits sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine

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.

Serious report on North Korea's lethal weapons

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.

Drama on North Korea-South Korea border

Kim Jong Un oversees AI-powered suicide drone tests

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

Kim Jong Un oversees AI-powered suicide drone tests

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.

'I have a great relationship with Kim Jong Un'

North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine

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

North Korea unveils nuclear-powered 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.

Kim Jong Un oversees missile test

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 Korea warns Western nations against sanctions

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.

North Korean leader urges expansion of 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.

Russia-North Korea defense pact goes into effect

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.

Trump mulling direct talks with Kim Jong Un

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.

'Korean peninsula 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.

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

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.

'Enhance your warfighting capabilities'

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.

North Korean leader orders 'mass production' of 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.

Russia: Putin signs treaty with North Korea into law

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 a ballistic missile

North Korea launches ballistic missile

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

North Korea launches ballistic missile

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 fears 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".

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

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 Korea fires salvo of ballistic missiles

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.

North Korean leader calls for boost of nuclear capabilities

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.

North Korea to reopen nuclear talks if Trump is elected

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.

Garbage balloon lands on South Korean presidential premises

'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 Korean officials seen wearing Kim Jong-Un loyalty badges

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.

North Korea says it tested a new tactical ballistic missile

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.

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

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.

North Korea launches a ballistic missile

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.

Russia, North Korea, sign mutual defense agreement

Korean DMZ:

Exchange of fire during alleged invasion

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

Exchange of fire during alleged invasion

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.

South Korea's revenge for garbage balloons

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 fires ballistic missile

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.

North Korea informs Japan of intent to launch a satellite

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".

'Be ready for war'

Kim inspects

North Korea test-fires hypersonic missile

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

North Korea test-fires 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.

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

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles

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

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles

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 practices Hamas-style assault

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 develops new ballistic control system

North Korea tests strategic cruise missile

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

North Korea tests strategic cruise missile

North Korea tests 'underwater nuclear weapon system'

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

North Korea tests 'underwater nuclear weapon system'

Kim Jong Un:

'South Korea is the most hostile country'

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

'South Korea is the most hostile country'

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.

North Korea tests missile with 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.

South Korea sees Kim's young daughter as his successor

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.

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

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.

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

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.

North Korea resumes missile tests, fires two ballistic missiles

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

Hamas terrorists likely used North Korean weapons during attack

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.

Kim Jong Un takes specially armored train to Russia

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.

North Korea announces new 'tactical nuclear attack submarine'

US warns:

Russia and North Korea to discuss arms negotiations

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

Russia and North Korea to discuss 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.

North Korea stages 'simulated tactical nuclear attack' drill

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 stages tactical nuclear strike drill

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 fails in second attempt to launch a rocket