North korea

U.S. President Joe Biden leaves the White House in Washington, D.C. March 8, 2022 (File photo)

N.Korea will be at front and centre of Biden's trip to S.Korea, Japan'

North Korea will be at the "front and centre" in US President Joe Biden's agenda when he travels to South Korea and Japan later this month, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.

May 10, 2022

70 earthquakes detected on Korean Peninsula in 2021; same as in last 20 years [details]

A total of 70 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.0 or stronger were detected on the Korean Peninsula and its surrounding waters in 2021, a level similar to the yearly average over the past 20 years, the state weather agency said on Sunday.

Mar 27, 2022

North Korea 'silent' about apparent missile launch 'failure'

North Korea's state media stayed mum on Thursday on the country's latest suspected missile test, a day after the South Korean military said the launch appeared to have failed.

Mar 17, 2022

N. Korea claims final test-firing of hypersonic missile successful [ Details]

North Korea said Wednesday it has successfully conducted the "final" test-firing of a new hypersonic missile a day earlier as its leader Kim Jong-un called for the strengthening of the country's "strategic military muscle both in quality and quantity" during an on-site inspection.

Jan 12, 2022

N.Korea fired possible ballistic missile, first show of force in 2022

The Japanese government said the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday morning launched a projectile that appears to be a ballistic missile.

Jan 5, 2022

Kim Jong-un appears at 76th Founding Anniversary, seeks better livelihood for people

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stressed the need for improving people's livelihoods, as he held a session to mark the 76th founding anniversary of the country's ruling Workers' Party, state media reported on Monday.

Oct 11, 2021

North Korea responds to call by South, cross-border hotlines restored 55 days after suspension

The restoration of the hotlines is hoped to reduce military concerns with North Korea.

Oct 4, 2021

Hotline Goes Cold: North Korea doesn't respond to Seoul's urgent calls

North Korea shut off all communication connections with South Korea unilaterally in 2018, although they were eventually restored.

Oct 2, 2021

North Korea welcomes Seoul's "End of War" declaration offer; Kim Jong-un highlights strong China ties [New Signals]

North Korea's relations with other communist countries, such as China and Russia, have gotten stronger.

Sep 25, 2021

North Korea on missile spree, now test-fires railway-borne missile with 800-km range

following Monday's claim to have tested long-range cruise missiles, North Korea on Wednesday tested railway-borne missiles which can easily bring into its firing range countries like Japan, China and of course, South Korea.

Sep 16, 2021

North Korea warns US of worse consequences

In a warning, North Korea said the US "will face worse and worse crisis" after American President Joe Biden called Pyongyang's nuclear program a "serious threat", according to a state media report.

May 3, 2021

North Korea opts out of Tokyo Olympics citing Covid-19 pandemic; Seoul bids for 2032

As the second wave of Covid-19 is spreading rapidly across Asia, North Korea said it will not participate in Tokyo Olympics

Apr 6, 2021

N.Korea cuts diplomatic ties with Malaysia

North Korea announced on Friday that it will sever diplomatic ties with Malaysia after it extradited a Pyongyang national to the US over money laundering charges, according to a state media report.

Mar 19, 2021

Kim Jong Un fires top economic affairs official, one month after appointing him

Kim Jong Un replaced the top economic affairs director just one month after appointing him in the post after the party plenary committee meeting

Feb 12, 2021

Kim Jong-un urges US to end hostile policy towards Pyongyang | Details

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has urged the US to end its hostile policy towards Pyongyang, state media reported on Saturday.

Jan 9, 2021

Kim Jong Un won't honour denuclearization promise; Pompeo warns of consequences

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is concerned over the fact that North Korea is yet to honour the promise of giving up on the nuclear weapons.

Jan 6, 2021

Kim Jong Un says sorry to North Korean people as tears rolled down his eyes

And while Kim Jong Un wept, it was his new 26-metre missile, believed to be one of the world's largest of its kind, that attracted the world's attention.

Oct 13, 2020

Donald Trump: North Korea’s intercontinental missile ‘won’t happen’

In bumpy UN dealings, Trump found backing on North Korea, isolation on Iran

Though famously skeptical of the United Nations, U.S. President Donald Trump harnessed its collective power to impose crushing sanctions on North Korea in a bid to start talks with Pyongyang, but faces frustration over a similar push on Iran.

Sep 18, 2020

What Did Donald Trump And Kim Jong Un Actually Agree To?

Kim Jong Un is in good health; Trump rubbishes death rumours about NK leader

According to the media reports, South Korea's spy agency reported in August that Kim had given more responsibilities to his sister, but still maintained absolute authority in North Korea, prompting more speculation regarding the leader's health.

Sep 10, 2020

Kim Jong-un holds meet to discuss typhoon damage at large mine area

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has presided over a meeting of the Central Military Commission of the ruling workers' party to discuss damage by typhoon Maysak in the country's eastern region last week, state media reported on Wednesday.