North Korea

The weapon was apparently an intermediate-range missile that reached an altitude of 2,000km before coming down in the Sea of Japan. Japan, South Korea, and the US have all condemned the launch, the seventh test this month.…

Pyongyang says drill aimed at ‘checking and judging’ proficiency of the weapons that hit a ‘set target’ in the East Sea. North Korea confirmed on Saturday it test-launched ballistic missiles from a train in what was seen as an apparent…

North Korea tests the second test of a hypersonic missile, which can avoid detection for longer than ballistic missiles. The test comes as its leader Kim Jong-un had earlier vowed to bolster Pyongyang's defenses.…

According to The Japanese coast guard, which first reported the launch, the item could potentially be a ballistic missile, but no confirmation has yet been given.  The UN prohibits North Korea from ballistic and nuclear…

A South Korean citizen has crossed the heavily fortified border into North Korea in an apparent defection, South Korea's military says. The person was able to evade detection for several hours despite a search operation by…

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has said the faltering economy will be the national priority this year as the country faces a "great life-and-death struggle". He was speaking at the end of a key ruling party meeting, which coincides…

North Korea has banned its citizens from laughing, drinking and shopping from Friday onwards as part of the 11-day mourning on the 10th anniversary of former leader and Kim Jong Un’s father, Kim Jong-il. “During the mourning period, we…

North Korea has banned leather coats that copy the style of North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, according to agencies. Kim Jong Un popularized the leather jacket in 2019, with the clothing initially worn by rich people who could afford the…