North Korea Vows To Boost Nuclear Capability Against US North Korea escalates nuclear capabilities in response to U.S. submarine arrival, raising tensions in the region. Top News · Sep 24, 2024
North Korea vows response to US submarine's visit to South Korea The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to boost the country’s nuclear war capability and take other steps to protest the recent arrival of a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine in South Korea The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024
North Korea Fires Multiple Short-range Ballistic Missiles North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles early Wednesday, Seoul's military said, Pyongyang's second such weapons test in a week. International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024
North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, neighbors say South Korea and Japan’s militaries say North Korea had test-fired multiple ballistic missiles The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024
What to know about North Korea's unveiling of its uranium enrichment facility In a significant show of defiance against the United States, North Korea on Friday provided a rare view into a secretive facility built to enrich uranium for nuclear bombs as leader Kim Jong Un called for a rapid expansion of his nuclear weapons program The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024
North Korea reveals first photos of uranium enrichment facility Leader Kim Jong Un stresses need to augment number of centrifuges to increase country’s nuclear weapons defence. Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2024
North Korea Releases Images Of Uranium Enrichment Facility For First Time North Korea released images of its uranium enrichment facility for the first time on Friday, showing leader Kim Jong Un touring it as he called for more centrifuges to boost his nuclear arsenal. International Business Times · Sep 13, 2024
North Korea discloses a uranium enrichment facility as Kim calls for more nuclear weapons North Korea has offered a rare glimpse into a secretive facility to produce nuclear materials as it says leader Kim Jong Un visited the area and called for stronger efforts to increase his nuclear weapons The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024
North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles The launches detected by South Korea and Japan are North Korea’s first public weapons firing activities in two months. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2024
Key takeaways from AP's examination of South Korea's split views on North Korea's nuclear threats The Associated Press interviewed and photographed dozens of South Koreans for a detailed look at the nation’s stark division over North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s headlong pursuit of nuclear-tipped missiles targeting the South and its major ally and protector, the United States The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024
South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024
North Korea's Kim vows to put his nuclear force ready for combat with US North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to redouble efforts to make his nuclear force fully ready for combat with the United States and its allies The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024
North Korea may have executed officials over flood response, reports say South Korea’s intelligence service says it has ‘detected signs’ Kim Jong-un ordered executions of 20 to 30 officials The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2024
North Korean table tennis players may be punished for Olympic podium selfie with rivals from South Kim Kum-yong and Ri Jong-sik reportedly placed under ‘ideological scrutiny’ and could face punishment if they fail to criticise inappropriate behaviour The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2024
International Business Times · Aug 28, 2024 North Korea Test-fires Rocket Launcher With New 'Guiding System' North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of a 240mm multiple rocket launcher equipped with a new "guiding system", state media said Wednesday, as Pyongyang continues to upgrade its arsenal.
International Business Times · Aug 27, 2024 As Climate Warms, S. Korea Fights New Border Threat: Malarial Mosquitoes Near the heavily fortified border that divides North and South Korea, a monitoring device is working 24-7 -- not tracking missiles or troop movements, but catching malaria-carrying mosquitoes that may cross the border.
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024 North Korean leader supervises test of 'suicide drones,' calls them crucial for war readiness North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a demonstration of new “suicide drones” and is pledging to spur the development of such weapons to boost his military’s war readiness
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2024 North Korea is reopening to tourists after almost five years, but will anyone go? After the isolated country closed its borders to keep out Covid-19, tour companies are celebrating the resumption of travel
International Business Times · Aug 20, 2024 North Korean Defects To South, Says Seoul Military A North Korean defected to the South by walking across the heavily fortified border that separates the peninsula, Seoul's military said Tuesday.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024 North Korean soldier crosses militarised border to defect to South – report South Korean military says it is investigating but can’t confirm the person’s ‘exact motivations and goals’
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024 US and South Korea begin joint military drills as North Korea accuses them of invasion rehearsal U.S. and South Korean troops have kicked off a large-scale exercise aimed at strengthening their combined defense capabilities against nuclear-armed North Korea, which again is accusing the allies of practicing an invasion
Top News · Aug 15, 2024 North Korea To Reopen Limited International Tourism By December 2024 North Korea to reopen limited international tourism by end of 2024, focusing on Samjiyon and Mount Paektu. Kim Jong Un prefers visitors from 'friendly' nat...
Top News · Aug 12, 2024 South Korea And US To Conduct Joint Military Exercises South Korea and the US conduct joint military exercises to deter North Korean threats. Recent provocations escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024 South Korea and US will start summer military drills next week to counter North Korean threats South Korea and the United States will start their annual joint military exercises next week with a focus on improving their combined capabilities to deter and defend against growing North Korean nuclear threats
Top News · Aug 10, 2024 North Korea Resumes Sending Balloons With Suspected Trash To South North Korea's resumption of flying balloons carrying trash towards South Korea raises tensions and environmental concerns, prompting condemnation and calls...