North Korea fires ballistic missile days after Hegseth visit, says Seoul
The short-range weapon is believed to have flown 700km (435 miles) and landed in the East Sea, otherwise known as the Sea of Japan. North Korea has fired at least…
Kim, Xi hail bond as North Korea says it will protect China’s interests
Goodwill messages continued this week’s unprecedented public display of diplomatic unity between Beijing, Pyongyang and Moscow. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Chinese President Xi Jinping that North Korea…
North Korea executes people for sharing foreign films and TV: UN report
‘Mass surveillance’ tech has enabled world’s most restrictive state to exert ‘control in all parts of life’, UN Human Rights Office says. North Korea has further tightened its grip on…
China’s north and west on red alert for heavy rains after deadly floods
Weather warnings come as Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing urges officials in Hebei province to up their evacuation efforts. Northern and western China remain on high alert as torrential rain threatens…
North Korea raises capsized warship after botched launch: Report
Full restoration of the North Korean navy destroyer is expected before a major communist party meeting later this month. North Korea has raised a capsized warship and moored it at…
About 600 North Korean soldiers killed in war in Ukraine, lawmakers say
South Korean lawmakers provide update on estimated casualties following briefing by country’s intelligence agency. About 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine, South Korean…
North Korea warns of retaliation after US nuclear submarine docks in Busan
Pyongyang warns of ‘acute military confrontation’ after USS Alexandria submarine docks in South Korean port. North Korea has said its military forces are ready to take any action necessary after…
Over 1,000 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Ukraine war: Seoul
South Korea says Pyongyang is reportedly preparing for ‘additional deployment of soldiers’ to aid Russia’s war efforts. More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia’s…
North Korea’s Kim hails ‘comrade’ Putin in New Year’s greeting
North Korean leader expresses hope that Moscow will defeat ‘neo-Nazism and achieve a great victory’ in Ukraine. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid homage to Russian President Vladimir…