South Korea denies flying drones across border as North warns of ‘consequences’ North Korea has accused South Korea of flying drones across the border between the nations The Independent UK · Jan 10
South Korea's Lee says he urged China to help curb Pyongyang's nuclear programme Lee's visit this week was the first by a South Korean leader to China in six years, with Seoul seeking a reset in relations with its largest trading partner as well as help with the North. Euronews · Jan 7
North Korea says latest missile tests involved new hypersonic weapons systems The possession of a functioning hypersonic weapon would give North Korea an ability to penetrate the US and South Korea's missile defence shields. Euronews · Jan 5
Kim Jong Un cites US threat in wake of Venezuela attack after North Korea tests hypersonic missiles Analysts say Nicolas Maduro’s capture by US is reinforcing Pyongyang’s belief that ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons are essential to deter foreign intervention The Independent UK · Jan 5
South Korea says North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the sea Experts say North Korea is likely ramping up weapons tests ahead of the Workers' Party congress The Independent UK · Jan 4
Kim Jong Un asks factories to make more missiles next year North Korean leader is overseeing rapid growth of East Asian nation’s missile and nuclear capabilities The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025
North Korea makes progress on its first nuclear-powered submarine A nuclear-powered submarine was one item on a wish list of sophisticated weaponry that Kim Jong-un announced during a political conference in 2021. Other arms included solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, spy satellites and multi-warhead missiles. Euronews · Dec 25, 2025
North Korea reveals nuclear submarine progress as Kim Jong Un slams South Korea Photos show largely completed hull of new submarine The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025
Amazon says over 1,800 North Koreans blocked from applying for jobs at tech giant American tech giant claims North Korean operatives use fake identities, laptop farms and AI tools to obtain remote IT roles The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
South Korea’s former president ‘planned to provoke war with North Korea’ Special prosecutor says Yoon Suk Yeol tried to ‘create justification for declaring martial law’ by luring Pyongyang into armed aggression The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025
Kim Jong Un gathers North Korea’s ruling elite for key party meeting The Workers’ Party gathers once every five years The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
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New satellite images show North Korea building secret uranium enrichment plant Potential expansion appears in line with leader Kim Jong Un’s directive for ‘exponential growth’ of nuclear weapons The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
Teams sending uncensored news into North Korea now face major crisis Listeners of Free North Korea Radio and other outlets could be imprisoned for tuning in The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Michelin awards new stars in three US cities — and demotes three restaurants The Michelin guide honored Northeast cities in a ceremony Tuesday
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 What is the Nations Championship? Rugby’s new-look north vs south competition The competition has been created to give more meaning to rugby’s Test schedule, with the July internationals and autumn matches revamped
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Met Office issues snow and ice weather warnings as amber cold health alert comes into force A cold weather health alert has been upgraded to amber as temperatures could drop to -10C in parts of the UK
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Shots fired at North Korea border as South fears future clashes The move comes amid growing concerns over repeated incursions by North Korean soldiers
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 Man charged in drug case smiles proudly after arrest while wearing Trump mugshot T-shirt An Arizona man has caught the eye of many after grinning in his mugshot while sporting a T-shirt featuring an unofficial mugshot of President Donald Trump, having surrendering to authorities in North Dakota
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025 South Korea's ousted leader Yoon indicted for flying drones over North Korea South Korea’s ousted conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol faces additional criminal charges as prosecutors allege that he flew drones over North Korea to deliberately create tensions and justify his plans to declare martial law
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 North Korea fires ballistic missile after US sanctions bankers in blow to hopes for Trump-Kim summit Pyongyang denounces latest US sanctions as ‘threat and blackmail’ that go against the prospect of bilateral dialogue
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 South Korea says North Korea fired at least 1 ballistic missile toward its eastern waters South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025 North Korea holds state funeral for longtime ceremonial head of state North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led a state funeral for the country’s longtime ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong Nam, who died this week at age 97
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Michelin guide announces inaugural list of the best American South restaurants Restaurants in Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee were all awarded
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Hegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending, saying the Asian ally will take a larger role in defending itself from North Korean threats