North Korea may be behind new $100mn cryptocurrency hack, experts say SEOUL: North Korean hackers are most likely behind an attack last week that stole as much as $100 million in... Published 30 Jun, 2022 09:43am
World North Korea says US is setting up Asian NATO; vows stronger defence SEOUL: North Korea has accused the United States of setting up a military alliance like NATO in Asia, saying the... Published 27 Jun, 2022 11:17am
World North Korea denounces US ‘aggression’ as it marks war anniversary SEOUL: North Korea on Saturday condemned “aggression moves” by Washington and Seoul, vowing to take revenge as it... Published 25 Jun, 2022 06:59pm
World Yellen to visit South Korea, discuss sanctions on North WASHINGTON/SEOUL: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit South Korea next month for talks on rising... Published 25 Jun, 2022 09:52am
World North Korea fires suspected artillery: Seoul SEOUL: North Korea fired a series of artillery shots over the weekend, Seoul’s military said, days after leader Kim... Published 13 Jun, 2022 09:46am
World South Korea says it will boost defence capacity to counter North Korean threat SINGAPORE: South Korean Defence Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Sunday that his country would enhance its defence... Published 12 Jun, 2022 10:44am
World North Korea’s Kim vows ‘power to power’ military; promotes nuclear envoy SEOUL: North Korea promoted its key nuclear negotiator to foreign minister, state media said on Saturday, as leader... Published 11 Jun, 2022 10:24am
World US official says will respond forcefully if North Korea holds nuclear test SEOUL: US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Tuesday there would be a strong and clear response from... Published 07 Jun, 2022 10:29am
World South Korea, US fire missiles in response to North Korea tests SEOUL: South Korea and the United States fired eight ballistic missiles on Monday in response to North Korean... Published 06 Jun, 2022 02:30pm
World North Korea fires eight ballistic missiles, says Seoul SEOUL: North Korea launched eight ballistic missiles from multiple locations Sunday, South Korea’s military said, ... Published 06 Jun, 2022 07:53am
World North Korea fires volley of missiles, South Korea calls for ‘expanded deterrence’ with US SEOUL: North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Sunday, likely... Published 05 Jun, 2022 10:46am
World US, South Korea, Japan envoys meet on North Korea nuclear tension SEOUL: Officials from the United States, South Korea and Japan met in Seoul on Friday for talks on North Korea amid... Published 03 Jun, 2022 01:38pm
World North Korea’s Kim congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on jubilee SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II as London... Published 03 Jun, 2022 10:55am
World North Korea takes over as UN disarmament president GENEVA: North Korea, which is under sanctions for developing nuclear weapons in defiance of United Nations Security... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:22am
World WHO says COVID in North Korea likely ‘getting worse, not better’ SEOUL: The World Health Organization has cast doubts on North Korea’s claims of progress in the fight against a... Published 02 Jun, 2022 11:22am
World China, Russia veto U.S. push for more U.N. sanctions on North Korea UNITED NATIONS: China and Russia vetoed on Thursday a U.S.-led push to impose more United Nations sanctions on North... Published 27 May, 2022 11:12am
World North Korea tests rivers, air, garbage as anti-COVID efforts gather steam SEOUL: North Korean health officials are testing rivers, lakes, the air and household wastewater and garbage for the... Published 27 May, 2022 10:56am
World UN Council to vote Thursday on tougher N.Korea sanctions UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday, at the request of the United States, on a... Published 26 May, 2022 09:17am
World North Korea testing 'nuclear detonation device': Seoul SEOUL: North Korea has trialled a "nuclear detonation device", a senior South Korean presidential official said... Updated 25 May, 2022 03:41pm
World North Korea says no new fever deaths, COVID situation under control SEOUL: North Korea said on Tuesday there were no new deaths among fever patients in the country, the first time... Published 24 May, 2022 10:47am
World Biden says 'hello' to North Korea's Kim amid tensions over weapons tests SEOUL: US President Joe Biden, in Seoul before heading to Japan as part of his first Asia trip as president, had a... Updated 22 May, 2022 10:58am
World Biden offers aid, vaccines to Covid-stricken North Korea SEOUL: US President Joe Biden said Saturday that America had offered Covid-19 vaccines to Pyongyang but “got no... Published 21 May, 2022 01:45pm
World Biden leaves for Asia under Ukraine, North Korea nuclear shadows ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: President Joe Biden left Thursday for South Korea and Japan to cement US leadership in Asia at... Published 20 May, 2022 10:54am
World White House says Biden, China’s Xi may talk in coming weeks ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: U.S. President Joe Biden may talk with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the coming weeks,... Published 20 May, 2022 10:05am
World North Korea completes preparation for nuclear weapon test: Seoul lawmaker SEOUL: North Korea has completed preparations for a nuclear test and is seeking the best moment to carry it out, a... Published 19 May, 2022 11:42am
World Kim slams negligent officials over spiralling North Korea Covid outbreak SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the negligence and laziness of state officials worsened the country’s... Published 18 May, 2022 11:20am
World North Korea reports 15 more ‘fever’ deaths amid Covid outbreak SEOUL: North Korea on Sunday reported 15 additional deaths from “fever”, days after officially confirming its... Published 15 May, 2022 11:36am
World North Korea’s Kim says COVID ‘great turmoil’ as 21 new deaths reported SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Saturday that the spread of COVID-19 had put the country in “great... Published 14 May, 2022 10:17am
World North Korea reports first COVID-19 death as fever ‘explosively spreads’ SEOUL: At least one person confirmed to have COVID-19 has died in North Korea and hundreds of thousands have shown... Published 13 May, 2022 10:03am
World North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles after reporting COVID outbreak SEOUL: North Korea fired three ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea said,... Updated 12 May, 2022 07:02pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees