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.
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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.
North Korea stages tactical nuclear strike drill in message to US
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.
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.
North Korea fires 'space satellite'
The launch comes a day after North Korea confirmed it will launch a reconnaissance satellite in June.
North Korea confirms: We will launch a satellite in June
Pyongyang claims the move is necessary in order to track "the dangerous military acts of the US".
North Korea notifies Japan of intent to launch satellite
Pyongyang informs Japan's coastguard that a rocket will be launched between May 31 and June 11.
Biden warns: North Korean nuclear attack will result in end of regime
US President and South Korean counterpart warn North Korea against using its nuclear arsenal.
North Korea successfully launches ICBM
The launch was supervised on site by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
North Korean leader calls to expand nuclear arsenal
Kim Jong Un calls to scale up the production of weapons-grade nuclear materials.
North Korea fires ballistic missile in latest test
North Korea fires unidentified ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan as it continues its flurry of weapons tests.
North Korea tests new nuclear underwater attack drone
North Korea also confirms it fired cruise missiles during the weapon test and firing drill.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un: Stand ready to conduct nuclear attacks at any time
North Korea conducts exercises “aimed at improving tactical nuclear attack capabilities and war deterrence".
Once again: North Korea launches ballistic missile
This is North Korea’s third round of weapons testing this week as South Korean and US troops continue joint military drills.
North Korea: Our missile launches helped train for missions at any time
North Korea confirms latest missile test, says the launches were a military drill designed to "annihilate the enemy" if necessary.
North Korea fires ballistic missile off its east coast
The launch comes two days after North Korea test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine.
North Korea takes 'war deterrence measures'
North Korea's ruling party decides to take war deterrence measures ahead of US-South Korea joint military drills.
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile
The test comes days before South Korea and the US launch joint exercises, which North Korea opposes.
North Korea test-fires four strategic cruise missiles
Test held as part of a drill designed to demonstrate North Korea's ability to conduct nuclear counterattack.
US to UN Security Council: Condemn North Korea's ballistic missile launches
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says Security Council's failure to respond to North Korea has become dangerous.
Again: North Korea launches ballistic missiles
The incident comes two days after North Korea conducted a test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
North Korea: We test-fired an ICBM in a 'surprise drill'
North Korea says it fired ICBM which flew 989 kilometers for almost 67 minutes.
White House warns: Russian buying chips, tech from Iran, North Korea and China
Latest statement from Commerce Department comes as G7 nations debate new sanctions on firms accused of exporting military tech to Russia.
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