Kim says North Korea will arm forces with ‘more powerful means of attack’
Since early 2022, Pyongyang has expedited the development of new weapons systems, as part of the country's defence development plan.
Ji Da-gyum
North Korea fires ICBM, breaks self-imposed moratorium
This marks the 11th missile launch and 12th reported weapons tests conducted by North Korea just this year.
China says 91,900 barrels of oil, 18% of annual cap, supplied to North Korea in 2021
However, the international community has accused Pyongyang of exceeding the cap on refined petroleum imports by illegally procuring oil.
Security alert issued in South Korea against North Korea threat, Russia-Ukraine cyberwar
Under the raised warning, the South Korean military will shore up cybersecurity readiness and defenses against potential cyberattacks.
Kim Jong-un views US military presence as ‘bulwark’ against China threat: Pompeo
The former US secretary of state warned that China would be the one that could topple the Kim Jong-un regime.
With S. Korea’s support, UNSC members ‘condemn’ N. Korean missile launch
The statement also dismissed Pyongyang’s claim that the missile launch was to develop a reconnaissance satellite.
North Korea says it conducted “important test” for developing spy satellite
Pyongyang also said it will “operate a military reconnaissance satellite in the near future.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, resumes show of force after month-long hiatus
The launch came at a sensitive time after a 28-day hiatus of weapons tests during the Beijing Winter Olympics that ended on Feb 20.
N. Korea has lowest economic freedom among 177 countries: Report
North Korea’s score of 3.0 is far below the world and Asia-Pacific regional averages, which respectively logged 60 and 58.5 this year.
S. Korea, US, Japan commit to aligning approaches on N. Korea
The high-level meeting came after Pyongyang fired off nine ballistic missiles and two land-attack cruise missiles in January.