North Korea may soon test ICBM system
The new missile system, known as the Hwasong-17, was first unveiled during a military parade in October 2020.
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UN Security Council again fails to condemn North Korea’s missile launch
The council was unable to come to consensus in issuing a joint statement due to opposition from China and Russia.
North Korea says it conducted test for reconnaissance satellite
The latest test was the second such launch in a week to test satellite equipment, and the ninth missile launch this year.
Ukraine woes may cement North Korea’s resolve to hang on nuclear arsenal
Experts say Kim Jong Un is likely to conclude that nuclear weaponry is the most reliable way to maintain his control, in light of Ukraine.
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.
North Korea’s ‘massive scale’ crypto theft jumps 40% in 2021: Report
The UN Panel of Experts has pointed to stolen crypto as the source of illicit financing for North Korea‘s ballistic missile programs.
UN expert discusses North Korea’s human rights
The North has not granted the expert's visit to the country, despite repeated requests.
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.
What’s the secret behind Kim Jong Un’s weight loss?
The Korea Herald speaks to experts to uncover the secret behind Kim Jong Un’s weight loss.