North Korean military discusses changes to operational plan, frontline forces’ mission
The move is seen as preparation for deploying tactical nuclear weapons along the border.
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North Korea holds party meeting to discuss ‘crucial, urgent’ tasks for military buildup
The meeting comes at a critical juncture when South Korea and the United States have said North Korea could conduct a nuclear test at any time in Tunnel No. 3 at the Punggye-ri…
North Korea abruptly stops importing Covid-19 containment goods from China
Daily new cases of fever in North Korea, as reported by its state news agency, have been declining since the country first acknowledged that it was fighting an outbreak in May.
Kim Jong Un tightens discipline, calls for officials to root out ‘unrevolutionary acts’
At the fifth enlarged plenary meeting of the party’s eighth Central Committee, the North Korean leader had called for stronger self-defense measures to tackle “very serious”…
Senior US official warns North Korea of ‘swift and forceful response’ to nuclear test
If North Korea carries out the nuclear test, it would be the seventh coming after the last one in September 2017, and fifth since Kim Jong-un took power in 2011.
North Korea demonstrates capability to fire missiles in succession from multiple sites
Firing multiple missiles toward targets almost simultaneously is known as a saturation attack, making it more difficult for Japan, the United States and South Korea to jointly…
Fever cases rises above 100,000 in North Korea after discussion on revising curbs
The upward trend in the country’s Covid-19 cases is noteworthy given South Korean media has reported North Korea had partially lifted its lockdown measures in the capital on May…
North Korea says Covid-19 situation ‘under control’
South Korea and the US have proposed to help fight the pandemic but Pyongyang has not responded to the offer, stating it was witnessing a “stable” downward trend in the…
Biden says ‘hello’ to North Korea’s Kim amid tensions
North Korea has said the US overtures are insincere because Washington maintains "hostile policies" such as military drills and sanctions.
North Korea likely to launch ICBM within 48 to 96 hours: US official
While the official did not provide specific details on the latest satellite imagery they observed, he said that the launch site is located near Pyongyang.