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North Korea claims second successful test of hypersonic missile

Wednesday's missile launch was the second such test as Pyongyang pursues new military capabilities amid stalled denuclearisation talks

South Korea's Moon vows to press for North Korea peace

South Korean President Moon Jae-in promised to use his final months in office to push for an "end of war declaration" as a way to jumpstart stalled negotiations with North Korea.

Kim Jong Un: North Korea to focus on economy and food in 2022

North Korean leader says Pyongyang's main goals will be jump starting economic development and improving people's lives as it faces a "great life-and-death struggle".

North Korea: US, S Korea threaten peace with military buildup

Leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un blames US for tensions on the peninsula while lashing at Seoul over its "reckless ambition" and a "two-faced, illogical" attitude.

North Korea fires newly developed anti-aircraft missile in latest test

The test is part of the fourth round of weapons firings in recent weeks, even as Pyongyang pushes to reopen dormant communication channels with South Korea in a small reconciliation step.

North Korea says it tested new 'long-range cruise missile'

The missiles are "a strategic weapon of great significance" and flew 1,500 km before hitting their targets and falling into the country's territorial waters, state media said.

Why is North Korea’s nuclear programme such a threat?

North Korea could have around 60 nuclear weapons, according to analysts.

Koreas restore cross border communications, seek improved ties

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached the agreement during several exchanges of letters since April, the presidential office in Seoul said.

How bad is North Korea's Covid-19 pandemic

Kim Jong-un’s mention of a “great crisis” created by a “crucial” failure in national pandemic measures triggers outside speculation about how bad the situation in North Korea really is.

Comrades and pen pals: How Syria and North Korea back each other

North Korean leader’s most frequent pen pal has been Syria’s Bashar al Assad in the first half of 2021. Here's why

N. Korea will have 242 nuclear missiles by 2027

Under Kim Jong Un's leadership, North Korea aims to empower its nuclear arsenal by adding 242 nuke missiles and dozens of mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles in the next six years, according to a report.

North Korea won't join Tokyo Olympics over coronavirus concerns

North Korea's Olympic Committee has decided not to participate in the 32nd Olympic Games in order to protect its players from the world public health crisis caused by Covid-19, the country's sports ministry says.