North Korea: News
South Korean President declares emergency martial law amid political crisis
In a televised address, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared "emergency martial law," accusing opposition parties of undermining the government and sympathizing with North Korea.
Putin sends lion, bears to North Korea as diplomatic gesture
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent more than 70 animals from the Moscow Zoo to the Pyongyang Central Zoo in North Korea.
'Screams, eerie laughter...': North Korea's new weapons against South Korea
South Korea's Ganghwa Island has been facing nightly disturbances from North Korea, which has been broadcasting unsettling noises across the border since July.
How long-range missiles striking Russia could reshape Ukraine war dynamics
United States President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine's use of American-supplied long-range missiles to strike deep inside Russia.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un orders mass production of 'suicide drones'
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the mass production of suicide drones, state media reported.
North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile designed to threaten US
North Korea test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday.
North Korean soldiers enter Russia to fight Ukraine; video surfaces
In its first military involvement in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, North Korea has sent 1,500 special forces soldiers to Russia.
10,000 North Korean troops headed to Ukraine, claims Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has alleged that North Korea is preparing 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russia in its war against Ukraine.
North Korea's constitution changed, it now calls South 'hostile state'
North Korea has officially amended its constitution to designate South Korea as a "hostile" state.
Explained: Why tensions are escalating between North and South Korea
Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated after Pyongyang accused Seoul of flying drones over its capital.
North Korea blows up roads linking it with South
South Korea's military fired warning shots close to its heavily fortified border with North Korea after Pyongyang destroyed parts of the roads linking the two countries.
North Korea threatens nuclear response if 'sovereignty threatened' by South
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a warning, stating that his country would not hesitate to use all available offensive forces, including nuclear weapons, if South Korea were to threaten its sovereignty.
'Nuclear attack will mark Kim Jong-Un's regime's end': South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has sent a clear message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un: any nuclear attack on South Korea would lead to the collapse of Kim's regime.
Who is Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's next prime minister
Shigeru Ishiba has emerged victorious in the race to become Japan's next prime minister, succeeding Fumio Kishida.
After calling Zelenskyy 'greatest salesman,' Trump to meet Ukrainian president
United States presidential candidate Donald Trump has confirmed that he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday in New York.
North Korean trash balloon sparks fire in Seoul
A trash balloon sent from North Korea to South Korea landed on a building rooftop in Seoul, sparking a fire that took nearly 20 minutes to extinguish.
What does North Korea's nuclear arsenal look like?
New visuals have surfaced showing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a uranium enrichment facility, which is known to produce fuel for nuclear bombs.
'North Korea's Kim Jong-Un executes 30 officials after flood devastation'
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un reportedly ordered the execution of 30 government officials last month, holding them responsible for failing to prevent catastrophic floods.
North Korean hackers exploit Chrome bug to steal cryptocurrency
In a recent cybersecurity breach, a North Korean hacking group known as 'Citrine Sleet' exploited an unknown bug in Chrome-based browsers.
Why North Korean Olympians are in trouble for 'smiling' selfie
The North Korea table tennis silver medalists are in hot water over a harmless selfie they took from the 2024 Paris Olympics podium.
North Korea reopens after COVID-19 hiatus; will tourists visit?
North Korea plans to reopen to international tourists by the year's end, according to travel agencies.
North Korean hackers launch zero-day attack on Windows users
A zero-day vulnerability in Windows, recently rectified by Microsoft, was exploited by hackers believed to be operating on behalf of the North Korean government.
North Korea welcomes tourists again after 5-year hiatus
North Korea is set to reopen its borders to foreign tourists in December, as per information from tour operators.
NASA data breach: US offers $10M for North Korean hacker
Rim Jong Hyok, a North Korean military intelligence operative, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas.
North Korean trash balloons found near South Korea's presidential office
Officials reported on Wednesday that balloons filled with trash from North Korea were found on the grounds of South Korea's presidential office compound.
North Korean trash balloons disrupt Seoul's Incheon airport operations
Operations at South Korea's Incheon International Airport were temporarily halted for approximately three hours due to refuse-filled balloons launched by North Korea, as stated by an airport spokesperson.
US expresses concern over Russia-North Korea defense pact
The United States has voiced concner over Russian President Vladimir Putin's indication that Russia might supply weapons to North Korea.
What is Putin expecting to gain from visit to Vietnam
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Hanoi on Thursday, following a rare meeting with his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un.
North Korea dumps trash-filled balloons on the South
South Korea has blasted North Korea for dropping over 150 balloons filled with trash across the heavily fortified border between the two countries.
North Korea announces plans for second spy satellite launch
North Korea has communicated to Japan its plans to launch a second spy satellite by June 4, as per reports from Japanese media quoting the coastguard.
North Korea shifts propaganda tactics to engage youth
North Korea is reportedly altering its propaganda approach, moving away from themes of authoritarian grandeur and military might.
North Korean leader orders demolition of Winter Palace structures
In a surprising development, Kim Jong-Un, North Korea's leader, has ordered the demolition of several structures within his winter residence, Ryokpo Palace.
North Korean missile use in Ukraine sparks US deployment plans
North Korea has been accused of allegedly supplying Russia with its latest nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, which are being used in the latter's assault on Ukraine, Bloomberg reported.
North Korea reportedly hacks South Korean chip equipment makers
North Korean hackers have reportedly breached South Korean chip equipment manufacturers, as stated by South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS).
Explainer: Understanding North Korea's brutal ban on South Korean content
South Korean entertainment has captivated audiences globally, but its influence has met a stark barrier in North Korea due to the country's strict authoritarian government.
North Korean teens get 12-year sentence for watching K-dramas: Report
A video, released by an organization working with North Korean defectors, has shown authorities in North Korea sentencing two teenagers to 12 years of "hard labor" for watching and distributing South Korean dramas and videos.
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward the sea
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Sunday, according to its neighboring nations.
South Korea admits conducting drills to assassinate Kim Jong-un
South Korea's defense minister, Shin Won-sik, disclosed that his country's military is carrying out "decapitation drills" aimed at potentially assassinating North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
North Korea claims spy satellite photographed White House, Pentagon
North Korea on Tuesday claimed its new Malligyong-1 spy satellite has captured images of several United States (US) sites like the White House, the Pentagon, and nuclear aircraft carriers, KCNA reported.
'Will collapse like USSR': Hamas issues warning to US
Palestinian terror group Hamas has reportedly issued a warning to the United States (US) for supporting Israel in Gaza.