North Korea

N.Korea confirms missile tests, Kim praises 'important' munitions factory

The official Korean news agency confirmed Thursday's missiles test and ran photographs of Kim inspecting a munitions factory.

North Korea fires two more missiles in latest testing blitz

Seoul said the weapons, which were likely short-range, were launched five minutes apart from the eastern coastal town of Hamhung.

China, Russia block US bid to impose UN sanctions on North Koreans

The six-month block will hold off sanctions levied against North Koreans linked to the country's ballistic missile program.

India, Pakistan tested dozens of missiles but North Korea grabbed eyeballs

India (16) and Pakistan (10) conducted 26 ballistic and cruise missile tests in 2021 while North Korea conducted just six missile tests but they became media headlines.

North Korea hints at resuming nuclear, long-range missile tests

The potential resumption of tests of nuclear weapons and long-range ballistic missiles come as tensions with Washington intensify.

US warns North Korea to cease 'unlawful' missile launches

Pyongyang has conducted a string of weapons tests, including hypersonic missiles, as leader Kim Jong-un pursues his avowed goal of further strengthening the military.

North Korea confirms railway-borne missile test amid US tension

Pyongyang's official news agency confirmed the successful launch of two ballistic missiles from a train and plans to set up missile operating systems across the country.

North Korea fires fresh missiles in its third weapons test this year

Pyongyang fired two missiles just hours after criticising a US push for new sanctions over the previous launches as a "provocation" and warning of a strong reaction.

North Korean hackers 'stole' $400M worth of cryptocurrency last year

Pyongyang is accused of using stolen funds to support its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes to circumvent sanctions.

US imposes sanctions on North Korean officials after missile test

The United States will also propose UN sanctions on multiple North Koreans, a day after Pyongyang carried out what it said was the launch of a hypersonic missile.

North Korea reportedly test fires another hypersonic missile

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un personally oversaw the successful launch of the hypersonic missile, the state media said, in a second such test in less than a week.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile amid stalled talks

South Korea's national security council expressed "strong regret" over North's latest missile test at an emergency meeting.