North Korea

North Korean ballistic missiles pose ‘no immediate threat’ to US, allies

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles toward the sea between Korean Peninsula and Japan, the second weapons test in several days as US military’s Indo-Pacific Command dismissed the threat.

US, allies search ways to contain North Korea's nuclear programme

Nuclear envoys from Japan, South Korea and the US hold talks a day after Pyongyang tested a long-range missile.

How the world is reacting to North Korea's missile test?

The first such test of long-range missiles in months causes anxiety among South Korean and Japanese officials.

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.

Machines not missiles displayed at North Korea anniversary parade

Biggest weapons on display were small artillery pieces dragged by tractors and instead of giant missiles – whether real or models – North Korea paraded a fire brigade unit as it celebrated 73rd founding anniversary of the country.

S.Korea in final stages of developing ballistic missile to deter N.Korea

Seoul is developing a new weapon with a flight range of 350-400 km and a payload of up to 3 tonnes, designed to destroy underground facilities such as those North Korea is believed to use to store nuclear weapons, Yonhap reports.

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

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

North Korea appears to have restarted nuclear reactor: IAEA

The development on the five-megawatt reactor in Yongbyon, North Korea's main nuclear complex, comes with nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington at a standstill.

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.

South Korea to establish $2.6B ‘Iron Dome’-style defence system

Project aims to protect population in and around Seoul, which lies within range of North Korea’s artillery.

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