N. Korea ranked 17th for relative power among 26 Asia-Pacific countries
Asia Power Index shows N. Korea’s military capability outstrips Japan and Australia.
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N. Korea to hold key party meeting as leader Kim set to mark 10 years in power
North Korea is set to mark the 10th anniversary of leader Kim Jong-un's rise to power later this month.
N. Korea slams AUKUS as US ‘tool for war’ threatening world security
A commentary posted on the North's foreign ministry said the world should be wary of the initiative, called AUKUS, that "brings dark clouds of a nuclear war to the world."
Kim Jong-un’s prolonged absence from public stokes speculation
The North Korean leader has been missing from public view for more than a month
What’s behind the emergence of Kim Jong-un-ism?
The North is elevating its leader’s status, making him equal to his predecessors
4 out of 10 North Koreans undernourished: Food and Agriculture Organization
Only five countries - Somalia, Haiti, the Central African Republic, Yemen and Madagascar - reported higher prevalence of undernourishment than North Korea in the report.
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea
The launch follows a series of Pyongyang's weapons tests, including the launch of a hypersonic missile last month.
North and South Korea restore hotlines after 55 days
Pyongyang urged Seoul to fulfill its "tasks" but did not specify what they were.
N. Korea test-fires new anti-aircraft missile: state media
Pyongyang said the new aircraft is capable of downing air targets at longer distances with enhanced accuracy.
North Korea says tested hypersonic missile
Seoul says the missile is in early stages of development.