North Korean minister embarks on trip to Iran amid Mideast crisis
The trip draws scrutiny over the potential expansion of illicit cooperation between the two countries that have been under comprehensive international sanctions.
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North Korea says leader Kim guided simulated nuclear counterattack drill
The Workers’ Party of Korea-owned daily Rodong Sinmun said the live-fire drills involved “new” and “super large” rocket launchers and the drills were “a clear warning…
North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles into sea: South Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff
On top of ballistic missile firing, South Korean military authorities believe North Korea is preparing to launch a second military reconnaissance satellite after sending the first…
Russia, China efforts won’t halt new North Korea sanctions monitoring: US envoy
The United States and its allied countries will ultimately develop an alternative mechanism to replace the soon-to-be-dissolved UN panel of experts tasked with monitoring…
US ‘incredibly concerned’ about suspected North Korea-Iran military ties
Having established diplomatic ties in 1973, Pyongyang and Tehran are known to have close ties while under biting international sanctions for their weapons programs.
North Korea can genetically engineer biological military products: US report
The report noted Pyongyang has a "dedicated, national-level offensive" biological weapons program.
North Korea elevates high-level exchanges with China, Russia
Exchanges between high-ranking officials signify the strengthening of bilateral exchanges ahead of the summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President…
US aircraft carrier joins 3-way naval drill with South Korea, Japan
The two-day exercise is part of a multi-year trilateral exercise plan established by the leaders of the three countries in a combined effort to counter underwater as well as…
China extends hands to both Koreas in diplomatic dance
China has swiftly advanced its diplomatic agenda on the peninsula by agreeing to hold a long-stalled trilateral summit involving South Korea and Japan, while also dispatching its…
Why does PM Kishida still want to meet Kim Jong-un?
According to experts, PM Kishida's persistent attempts to arrange a meeting with Kim, despite Pyongyang's firm stance, are primarily aimed at bolstering the Japanese prime…