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North Korea conducted tests of a ballistic missile and an electromagnetic weapon, openly demonstrating its development of weapons to attack South Korean industrial infrastructure, just before the arrival of China's foreign minister in Pyongyang.
Seoul's unification minister has urged Brussels to act as a mediator in North-South discussions, but Pyongyang still appears to show little interest in interaction.
South Korea has stated that Pyongyang's response to its drone apology indicates progress in de-escalating tensions between the two nations.
The railway line connecting Beijing and Pyongyang has resumed service after a six-year suspension, though most passengers are currently limited to traveling only to the border between China and North Korea.
Pyongyang has rejected a UN human rights resolution against North Korea, criticizing it as an example of the UN's deplorable state and accusing the organization of applying double standards.
China has announced that its national airline, Air China, will resume direct flights to North Korea after a six-year suspension, following the earlier restoration of passenger train routes between Beijing and Pyongyang.
Air China has resumed its flights to North Korea, specifically the Beijing-Pyongyang route, marking the end of a six-year suspension of services to the isolated nation.
South Korea has joined as a co-sponsor of this year's U.N. resolution on North Korean human rights, despite earlier expectations that Seoul might skip the move in line with its conciliatory gestures toward Pyongyang.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held a summit in Pyongyang, signing a comprehensive 'friendship and cooperation' treaty covering diplomacy, agriculture, public health, and education during Lukashenko's maiden visit, which included a lavish welcome and a gun gifted to Kim Jong Un.
As spring arrives, Korea offers easy weekend escapes to coastal parks near Seoul, providing fresh sea air. Additionally, cold dishes like Pyongyang naengmyeon are making an early return, typically enjoyed in summer.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country's 'unwavering' support for Russia, praising his counterpart in a letter and reiterating Pyongyang's commitment to a defense agreement made after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, also expressing gratitude to Putin.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has reaffirmed her negative view on dialogue with Japan if it is premised on resolving the abduction issue, following Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's expressed willingness to meet directly with Kim Jong Un.
Vladimir Putin expressed support for enhancing a 'strategic partnership' with Pyongyang in a congratulatory message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un following his re-election.
Les manœuvres ont eu lieu sur une base d’entraînement de Pyongyang et ont mobilisé des unités blindées armées de missiles antichars.
Humanoid robot in North Korea shown in photo from Russian embassy in Pyongyang
North Korean operatives are reportedly infiltrating U.S. companies by securing remote technology jobs, funneling millions of dollars back to Pyongyang and potentially gaining access to sensitive information.
Reports indicate the US is redeploying some Patriot and THAAD air defense batteries from South Korea to the Middle East. The move comes as Pyongyang continues saber rattling.
Experts suggest China is increasing efforts to repair ties with North Korea and expand exchanges with Pyongyang, anticipating US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing later this month.
Air China has announced that it will resume flights to Pyongyang, North Korea, starting from March 30th, indicating a potential easing of travel restrictions.
North Korea and China are set to resume passenger train services after a six-year hiatus, signaling a potential easing of border restrictions and increased bilateral exchanges.
Pyongyang ceased to be a threat the day it conducted its first nuclear test. Are you crazy? The policy is unbalanced.
A passenger train from Beijing has arrived in Pyongyang, marking a significant travel event between China and North Korea.
The 24-hour train service between Beijing and Pyongyang has reportedly resumed, signaling a potential normalization of travel between China and North Korea.
North Korea’s swift backing of Iran after joint US-Israeli strikes on the country likely goes beyond routine diplomatic solidarity rooted in shared anti-US sentiment. It reveals Pyongyang's intention to step closer to Russia while keeping a safe distance from the conflict. By denouncing the attacks as a violation of a sovereign state, Pyongyang is seemingly reaffirming its belief that nuclear weapons are the ultimate guarantee of regime survival, while also issuing a preemptive political warning
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from the Choe Hyon destroyer, state media reported Wednesday, roughly a week after a similar launch from the same vessel. The latest test is widely seen as a show of force against the ongoing South Korea-US joint military exercises, with the North's state-run Korean Central News Agency saying it was intended to underscore Pyongyang’s nuclear deterrence. Kim Jong-un communicated with the warship by telephone and
North Korea will hold a congress of the country's largest youth organization next month as a follow-up to a recent party congress in a bid to spur the implementation of party decisions, state media said Tuesday. The Socialist Patriotic Youth League, the country's largest youth organization, decided at a meeting the previous day to convene a congress in late April in Pyongyang, the Korean Central News Agency said. The KCNA said the congress was called to mobilize young people nationwide and stren
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has signalled strong support for Iran following US and Israeli strikes against the country, a development that may mark a shift in Pyongyang’s recent diplomatic…
A new report suggests that North Korean military forces are gaining experience in uncrewed aerial warfare through the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which is likely to shape Pyongyang’s future drone development and production.
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described a military parade in Pyongyang featuring "Kursk veterans" as a propaganda show and warned the international community about the dangers of cooperation between North Korea and Russia.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has assigned his daughter an important role in the country's Rocket Administration, which oversees Pyongyang's nuclear forces, according to South Korean media.
Pyongyang hails ‘irreversible’ status as a nuclear power at conclusion of keynote five-yearly summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans to strengthen the country's nuclear arsenal and develop new strategic weapons systems, following a major military parade in Pyongyang.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un scorned Seoul's efforts to restore diplomatic relations, saying Pyongyang "has no business communicating" with his country's "greatest" enemy, on Thursday.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stated that the future of relations with the United States depends on Washington's attitude, while dismissing the possibility of dialogue with South Korea.
Members of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party have been gathering in Pyongyang this week, where Kim Jong Un is pledging to boost the economy over the next fives years. While there's been no sign of h
A Ukrainian man has been sentenced to prison for offering over 870 stolen identities for sale or rent, which helped North Koreans obtain remote work in the United States. The workers' salaries were sent to Pyongyang, contributing to the regime's nuclear program.
China has joined Russia in congratulating North Korea on the conclave of its ruling party, hailing economic achievements under the leadership of Kim Jong-un and pledging to work with Pyongyang to promote regional peace. According to Xinhua, the Central Committee of China’s Communist Party sent a congratulatory letter on Thursday, asserting that the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea had in recent years helped develop the North Korean economy and improve the lives of its people. China’s state news...
North Korea's Kim Jong Un marked the completion of a housing project in Pyongyang as a key party congress approaches.
North Korea has showcased new advanced weapon systems, including a cluster-bomb missile and electronic warfare capabilities, in what analysts view as a display of military strength.
Russian airline Nordwind, which received approval for direct flights between Moscow and Pyongyang, has reportedly failed to attract tourists on the subsidized route. The airline had aimed to boost tourism to North Korea.
Donald Trump's policies are unsettling Japan and South Korea, who are at the forefront of tensions with China, while Emmanuel Macron sought to leverage American uncertainty during his Northeast Asia tour to engage allies wary of alienating their protector under threats from Beijing and Pyongyang.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was seen petting puppies and kittens during a visit to a pet shop in Pyongyang.
North Korea has condemned a United Nations human rights resolution concerning Pyongyang, according to KCNA.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka gifted an automatic rifle to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his first visit to Pyongyang on March 26, jokingly suggesting it might be needed "if enemies appear."
Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang after a six-year hiatus, marking another step in the isolated nation's gradual reopening and providing a lifeline for its economy as China is its largest trading partner. The resumption also complements renewed train services between the capitals, though new restrictions apply to passengers.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has conveyed to Chinese President Xi Jinping that relations between their countries have reached a 'new high stage,' according to Pyongyang's state media.
A senior conservative lawmaker criticized the Lee Jae Myung administration’s North Korea policy, arguing it emboldens Pyongyang and demanding the immediate removal of the unification minister.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited North Korea, where he held talks with leader Kim Jong Un, signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, and exchanged gifts, including Lukashenko presenting an assault rifle to Kim, further solidifying their anti-Western alliance and criticizing Western pressure.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reiterated the country's irreversible nuclear status, labeling South Korea its 'most hostile' state and vowing to permanently strengthen nuclear forces. He also accused the United States of 'state terrorism' and aggression, stating North Korea will respond to any threat with harshness.
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has reiterated her stance, ruling out the possibility of a summit between Pyongyang and Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi.
Residents of Pyongyang, North Korea's capital, are reportedly woken every morning at 6:00 AM by an unusual and distinctive alarm signal.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told US President Donald Trump on Thursday that she wants to hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Pyongyang’s past abductions of Japanese…
North Korean hackers are increasingly posing as remote IT workers to infiltrate companies in Europe, mirroring a scheme previously identified in the United States, using stolen identities and AI tools to secure high-paying jobs and funnel money back to Pyongyang.
Increasing trade relations and new border infrastructure indicate that Beijing is drawing Pyongyang back into its orbit, potentially pushing the isolated nation towards a long-awaited reopening, as US President Donald Trump signals his interests.
Taiwan's defense ministry detected 26 Chinese military aircraft around the island, with 16 entering its Air Defence Identification Zone, marking a return of large-scale flights after an unusual absence in the Taiwan Strait.
Pyongyang-backed operatives are reportedly deploying AI chatbots to undertake tasks and assume multiple roles, exploiting European companies through 'fake workers'.
The ballistic missile launches came days after Pyongyang had warned of "terrible consequences" over US-South Korea joint military drills.
North Korea fired more than 10 ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast from an area near Pyongyang, according to South Korean military reports. This marks a significant military action by Pyongyang.
International passenger train service between China and North Korea (DPRK) has resumed, marking a significant development in bilateral travel.
The 24-Hour Train Between Beijing and Pyongyang Is Back on Track WSJ
The 24-Hour Train Between Beijing and Pyongyang Is Back on Track WSJ
The first train in six years is set to depart Beijing for Pyongyang, signaling a revival of the rail link between China and North Korea.
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced that Pyongyang is equipping its navy with nuclear weapons, following his inspection of a 'next-generation' destroyer.
North Korea has unveiled a statue of its leader, Kim Jong Un, in Pyongyang, an honor typically reserved for deceased members of the ruling dynasty, according to South Korea's Unification Ministry.
The Drone Operations Command is moving to introduce additional small reconnaissance drones — the same model reportedly used under the former Yoon Suk Yeol administration to fly over Pyongyang — according to a report submitted to a lawmaker Tuesday. The plan is drawing criticism as the model has faced persistent concerns over its specifications and what critics describe as insufficient efforts to address performance shortcomings. According to the report submitted to Rep. Boo Seung-chan of the rul
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, appeared in matching black leather outerwear at a military parade in Pyongyang, held to mark the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party.
Kim Jong Un oversaw a massive military parade in Pyongyang to wrap up the once every-five-years Workers' Party congress.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un judged that Pyongyang could discuss with the US, but on condition that Washington recognizes his country's nuclear power status. However,
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Pyongyang could build relations with the United States if Washington abandons what it calls a hostile policy, while dismissing Seoul’s dialogue efforts as…
Imagery from a Pyongyang parade showing Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Ju Ae, wearing matching coats has intensified speculation regarding her potential rise in succession.
Cheong Wa Dae vows efforts for peaceful coexistence as Pyongyang dismisses any dialogue with Seoul Yonhap News Agency
The United States and South Korea are conducting new military exercises, described as defensive in nature but including scenarios related to North Korea's nuclear weapons, which Pyongyang labels as a rehearsal for invasion.
North Korea’s ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said on Monday, during a rare national congress. Thousands of party elites have packed the capital Pyongyang for a once-in-five-years summit of the ruling Workers’ Party, a gathering that directs state efforts on everything from diplomacy to war planning. The congress offers a rare glimpse into the political workings of reclusive North Korea, and is widely seen as ...
North Korea has commenced its 9th ruling party congress in Pyongyang, a rare event held approximately every five years, with Kim Jong Un emphasizing economic achievements.
North Korea has completed a new housing district in Pyongyang dedicated to the families of soldiers who died fighting alongside Russian forces in the Ukraine war, highlighting its support for Russia.
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, marking its second missile test in two days, hours after a senior Pyongyang official ridiculed Seoul's hopes for improved relations.
South Korea views Pyongyang's response to Seoul's apology for civilian drone incursions into North Korean territory as an 'important step' towards peace and coexistence on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea is distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with Washington after the war, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service has assessed, according to lawmakers briefed by the agency. The NIS told a closed-door parliamentary session that Pyongyang has sent no weapons […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter have visited service facilities at a new housing district in Pyongyang, as reported by state media.
Satellite images indicate that North Korea's third 5,000-ton, Choe Hyon-class destroyer is currently under construction at the Nampo shipyard, approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Pyongyang.
Declassified documents show that South Korea sought to persuade Russia to scrap its treaty with North Korea in the mid-1990s, a diplomatic effort that contrasts sharply with the current close alignment between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Belarus is reportedly set to open an embassy in Pyongyang following a recent summit between President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to Belarusian state media.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un exchanged unusual gifts, including an assault rifle and a vase made from shell casings, during their meeting in Pyongyang.
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenka has made his first political visit to Pyongyang, where he gifted a rifle to North Korea's Kim Jong Un and signed a friendship treaty. This visit highlights the strengthening ties between two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un extended a warm welcome to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang for his first official visit, as reported by North Korean state media, showcasing strong friendship ties as both leaders face Western criticism for their close alignment with Russia.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has invited Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka to Pyongyang for a bilateral meeting to discuss 'a range of ties,' according to North Korean state agency KCNA.
Passenger air and rail links are being restored between China and North Korea, indicating an improvement in relations between Pyongyang and Beijing amidst geopolitical shifts.
North Korea has begun moving families of soldiers killed during its deployment to the war in Ukraine into a newly built residential district in Pyongyang, state media reported Friday, as the regime…
North Korea is increasingly relying on cybercrime, including deepfakes and state-sponsored hacker schools, as a significant source of income, with incidents attributed to Pyongyang-backed cybercriminals rising by 130% in 2025.
An election in Pyongyang, North Korea, reportedly saw a 99.99% voter turnout.
China is taking steps to end North Korea's isolation, with trains and planes resuming connections between Beijing and Pyongyang after a six-year hiatus, following in Russia's footsteps.
North Korean agents are reportedly obtaining high-paying jobs at major European companies by using artificial intelligence or paying others to conduct online job interviews, enabling them to send money back to the Pyongyang regime.
North Korea Fires 10 Ballistic Missiles, Flexing During US Regional Drills It's obvious that 'wars of choice' never get launched against nuclear-armed powers, and countries like North Korea want to keep it that way, given it is already treated like a 'rogue' state by the West. Saturday saw Pyongyang engage in more muscle-flexing, as its military fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, according to South Korea's military said, staging its own show of force as th...
Air China has announced that it will resume flights to Pyongyang, North Korea, starting from March 30.
South Korea's defence ministry said Saturday that North Korea fired at least one "unidentified projectile" eastward, weeks after Pyongyang dismissed Seoul's latest peace overtures as a "deceptive farce". The post South Korea says North fires unidentified ‘projectile’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
China's national carrier Air China will resume passenger flights between Beijing and Pyongyang for the first time in six years, with flights scheduled to restart on August 2.
The 24-hour train service between Beijing and Pyongyang has reportedly resumed, indicating a potential easing of travel restrictions between China and North Korea.
The first train in six years has departed Beijing for Pyongyang, signaling a revival of the rail link between China and North Korea.
China State Railway Group announced the resumption of railway services between Beijing and Pyongyang, with trains operating four days a week in both directions.
Train service between Beijing and Pyongyang is set to resume this week for the first time in six years, signaling a potential easing of travel restrictions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un spent two days inspecting his latest 5,000‑ton destroyer and observing cruise missile tests, signalling a major push to expand his navy’s nuclear capabilities. The move comes as Pyongyang continues building additional warships and emphasises maritime power alongside its ballistic missile programme.
North Korean state television has revealed a new sculpture in Pyongyang depicting Kim Jong-un pressing a launch button, believed to be the first such artwork of the current leader.
Pyongyang Threatens 'Merciless' Retaliation on South Korea Naharnet
In response to the parade of North Korean troops who fought against Ukraine in Kursk, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi recalled the danger of cooperation between North Korea and Russia.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated that North Korea and the United States could 'get along' if Washington respects Pyongyang's nuclear program.
Kim said they could get along if the US accepts that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons are here to stay.
Kim Jong Un stated that North Korea could 'get along' with the United States if the US accepts Pyongyang's nuclear weapons as a permanent reality.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Thursday that Pyongyang could improve relations with Washington if its nuclear status is respected, while hardening his stance on Seoul by labelling it the coun
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un concluded the ruling party congress with a large military parade in Pyongyang, expressing confidence in a new historical turning point.
South Korea is keeping a close watch on the prospects of renewed engagement between Washington and Pyongyang ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned trip to China, Seoul’s ambassador to the United States said Wednesday. “On the potential for US-North Korea talks, we are closely tracking related developments while considering all possible options,” Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha said during a press briefing with South Korean reporters in Washington. Kang’s remarks come amid reports that Trump is
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated his readiness to work with Kim Jong Un on a 'new chapter' in bilateral relations between Beijing and Pyongyang, sending a congratulatory message to the North Korean leader after his re-election.
North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un attended the completion ceremony for new housing in Pyongyang, emphasizing the achievement of a 50,000-unit housing goal ahead of the upcoming Workers' Party Congress.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened a new housing district in Pyongyang, reportedly for the families of fallen soldiers, according to state media.