North Korea: News
North Korean hackers linked to $352M Bitget crypto exchange hack
Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has flagged a possible link between North Korean hackers and a major security breach that affected about $351.6 million in digital assets.
Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins maiden Asian Games medal
Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has won her first-ever Asian Games medal, a silver, at the ongoing 2026 edition in Aichi-Nagoya / Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center.
Russia using North Korean workers to manufacture military drones: Report
Russia is employing North Korean laborers to manufacture military drones for use in the Ukraine conflict, a recent report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team has revealed.
North Korea builds new uranium enrichment plant
North Korea has constructed a new uranium enrichment facility at its Yongbyon nuclear complex, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported.
Russia-North Korea inaugurate 1st road bridge over Tumen River
Russia and North Korea have inaugurated their first road bridge across the Tumen River, strengthening bilateral ties.
North Korea could have 80-120 nuclear warheads: South Korea
South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has claimed that North Korea could have between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads, more than double the White House's estimate of 57.
Kim responding to my overtures, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump has said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his recent overtures.
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back on South Korea drills
United States President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to significantly cut back on joint military exercises with South Korea.
North Korean hackers developing AI tools for cyberattacks
A South Korean cybersecurity firm, Genians, has reported that a North Korean hacking group is developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to facilitate cyberattacks.
South Korea records highest-ever temperature since 1904
South Korea has recorded its highest-ever temperature, with Yangsan city hitting 42.5°C on Sunday.
Was treated 'like prisoner' at Safdarjung Hospital, Sonam Wangchuk alleges
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has alleged that he was treated "like a prisoner" at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after being forcibly taken there by the police.
Japan to establish first national intelligence agency since WWII
Japan is establishing its first centralized national intelligence agency since World War II.
Japan joins India to condemn cross-border terrorism from Pakistan
India and Japan have jointly condemned cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.
South Korea to train 500,000 personnel to become 'drone warriors'
South Korea is planning to transform its military strategy by training all branches of its armed forces in drone operations.
'Overtake the world': Kim Jong-un calls for expanding nuclear arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for a significant expansion of the country's nuclear arsenal.
Ex-South Korean President sentenced for sending drones to North Korea
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending military drones into North Korea.
North Korean hackers behind half of US tech breaches: Report
A recent report by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revealed that North Korean hackers made up about half of all documented "hands-on-keyboard" intrusions at US tech companies in the last year.
North Korea unveils new plant to produce nuclear bomb fuels
North Korea has unveiled a new facility for producing nuclear bomb fuel, with leader Kim Jong-Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces "at an exponential rate."
A new smartphone shows North Korea's growing tech ambitions
North Korea has unveiled a new smartphone, the Jindallae, at a major trade fair in Pyongyang. The launch highlights the country's growing interest in domestic technology.
North Korea's executions surged during COVID-19: Report
North Korea witnessed a dramatic increase in executions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG).
North Korea tests new ballistic missiles
North Korea has successfully test-fired a new version of its Hwasong-11 tactical ballistic missile.
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles, escalates tensions
North Korea launched several ballistic missiles on Wednesday morning, South Korea's military reported.
North Korea's new carbon fiber ICBMs can carry multiple warheads
North Korea is working on a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that will be made with carbon fiber.
North Korean missiles might now be able to hit US
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a successful test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine.
North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles amid US-South Korea drills
North Korea launched around 10 ballistic missiles into the eastern sea on Saturday, South Korea's military reported.
US receives $100 million gold shipment from Venezuela
The United States has received over $100 million worth of gold from Venezuela, United States Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed.
Ex-South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection in 2024.
Who is North Korea's mysterious successor Kim Ju Ae?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly grooming his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor.
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: India ranks 91st among 182 countries
India has been ranked 91st out of 182 countries and territories in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025.
North Korea fires missiles as South Korean leader visits China
North Korea launched several ballistic missiles into the sea on the same day South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began his visit to China.
Kim Jong-un's daughter makes 1st public visit to state mausoleum
Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, made her first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum in Pyongyang.
Xi vows to reunify China-Taiwan in New Year's Eve speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated his commitment to reunifying China and Taiwan in his annual New Year's Eve address.
North Korea-Russia bound by war's 'blood': Kim tells Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a New Year's message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the deep bond between their nations.
North Korea makes progress on nuclear submarine as tensions rise
North Korea has reportedly made significant progress on its nuclear-powered submarine, with state media releasing images of a nearly finished hull.
Amazon rejects 1,800 job applicants over suspected North Korea links
Amazon has denied employment to over 1,800 North Korean applicants amid concerns of money laundering.
5 Americans plead guilty helping North Koreans defraud US companies
Five individuals have admitted their guilt in a scheme to help North Koreans defraud American companies by posing as remote IT workers.
Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing after 33 years
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume testing nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with Russia and China.
Japan's new PM Takaichi promises 2% of GDP for defense
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced plans to increase the country's defense spending to 2% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in her maiden policy speech.
North Korea successfully tests new hypersonic missile
North Korea has confirmed that its recent missile tests were aimed at showcasing a new hypersonic system. The development is part of leader Kim Jong-un's strategy to bolster the country's nuclear deterrent.
North Korea fires short-range missiles ahead of South Korea summit
North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles, its first such test in months.