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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.

Blinken: US considers pressure, diplomatic options on North Korea

After meeting with South Korean officials in Seoul, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States will complete its North Korea policy review in coming weeks, and that both pressure and diplomatic options are on the table.

North Korea demonstrates new missile in military parade

Pyongyang did not appear to put on show any of its ICBMs, unlike at its previous parade in October, when it revealed a huge new ICBM on an 11-axle vehicle that analysts said was the largest road-mobile, liquid-fuelled missile in the world.

North Korea's Kim threatens to build more nukes, in challenge to Biden

“Whoever takes office in the US, its basic nature and hostile policy will never change,” Kim Jong-Un said as he declared the US once again as North Korea's "main enemy."

North Korea unveils 'monster' new ICBM at parade

Pyongyang displays previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missiles at an unprecedented pre-dawn military parade to mark 75th anniversary of ruling Workers' Party.

N Korea has 'probably' developed miniaturised nuclear devices: UN report

The report by an independent panel of experts monitoring UN sanctions said several countries, which it did not identify, believed North Korea's past six nuclear tests had likely helped it develop miniaturised nuclear devices.