North Korea says it tested a new solid-fuel ICBM, warns of ‘extreme’ horror SEOUL: North Korea said on Friday it had tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the... Published 14 Apr, 2023 10:45am
World US ‘strongly condemns’ North Korea ‘long-range ballistic missile’ test WASHINGTON: The United States said late Wednesday it “strongly condemns” North Korea for what the White House... Published 13 Apr, 2023 11:52am
World North Korean leader calls for more ‘practical, offensive’ war deterrence SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for expanding the country’s war deterrence capabilities in a “more... Published 11 Apr, 2023 10:56am
World North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles SEOUL: North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Monday, South Korea’s military said, the latest in a... Published 27 Mar, 2023 11:55am
World North Korea’s Kim orders intensified ‘real war’ drills SEOUL: Kim Jong Un ordered North Korea’s military to intensify drills for a “real war”, state media reported Friday,... Published 10 Mar, 2023 11:18am
World North Korea says it fired ICBM as warning to US, Seoul SEOUL: North Korea said Sunday it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile as a warning to Washington... Published 19 Feb, 2023 10:48am
World North Korea unveils ‘record’ number of ICBMs at military parade SEOUL: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversaw a major military parade showcasing a record number of nuclear and... Published 09 Feb, 2023 10:15am
World North Korea pledges ‘expanded, intensified’ military drills SEOUL: North Korea’s top army officials have said they will expand and intensify military drills to ensure their... Published 07 Feb, 2023 11:18am
World US, South Korea to hold ‘tabletop’ exercises on nuclear threats SEOUL: The United States and South Korea will hold discussion-based exercises on addressing nuclear threats, US... Published 31 Jan, 2023 11:30am
World South Korean soldier fires near border by mistake: report SEOUL: A South Korean soldier mistakenly fired a machine gun near the border with North Korea, prompting the... Published 29 Jan, 2023 11:36am
World After six-year break, Biden names envoy to press North Korea rights WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Monday named an envoy to press North Korea on human rights, ending a six-year gap... Published 24 Jan, 2023 09:54am
World Seoul says North Korean drone entered crucial no-fly zone SEOUL: South Korea’s military confirmed on Thursday a North Korean drone had breached the key no-fly zone around the... Published 05 Jan, 2023 01:05pm
World North Korea’s Kim orders new ICBM, bigger nuclear arsenal amid tension SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for developing new intercontinental ballistic missiles and a larger... Published 01 Jan, 2023 11:17am
World Escalating tensions, North Korea fires two ballistic missiles SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea fired two ballistic missiles towards the sea off the Korean Peninsula’s east coast on... Published 19 Dec, 2022 06:56am
World Kim vows North Korea to have world’s most powerful nuclear force SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country aimed to have the world’s most powerful nuclear force as he... Published 27 Nov, 2022 10:29am
World North Korea slams South Korea’s Yoon, warns sanctions will fuel more hostility SEOUL: North Korea on Thursday denounced Seoul’s push to impose additional sanctions on Pyongyang after its missile... Published 24 Nov, 2022 09:45am
World North Korea fires missile hours after warning of ‘fiercer’ military response SEOUL: North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile Thursday, Seoul’s military said, the latest in a... Published 17 Nov, 2022 11:18am
World North Korea fires ballistic missile, Seoul’s military says SEOUL: North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile Wednesday, Seoul’s military said, the latest launch from... Published 09 Nov, 2022 12:57pm
World North Korea vows ‘resolute’ military response to US-South Korea exercises SEOUL: North Korean forces said they would respond to joint exercises by the United States and South Korea with... Published 07 Nov, 2022 01:03pm
World North Korea ICBM launch appears to have failed, Seoul says SEOUL: North Korea unsuccessfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile during a new salvo of launches... Published 03 Nov, 2022 10:18am
World North Korea fires missile, flies fighter jets near border SEOUL: North Korea on Friday fired a short-range ballistic missile, conducted an artillery barrage, and flew fighter... Published 14 Oct, 2022 09:50am
World North Korea fires ballistic missile, Seoul says SEOUL: North Korea fired a ballistic missile Sunday, Seoul’s military said, just days after a US aircraft carrier... Published 25 Sep, 2022 11:46am
World US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea to ‘deter’ Pyongyang BUSAN: A US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea Friday for the first time in nearly five years, ahead of joint... Published 23 Sep, 2022 09:42am
World Japan PM says willing to meet North Korean leader UNITED NATIONS: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday renewed his offer to meet North Korea’s reclusive... Published 21 Sep, 2022 09:47am
World North Korea criticises UN chief over denuclearisation call SEOUL: North Korea on Sunday criticised UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his “dangerous words” after he... Published 14 Aug, 2022 11:01am
World UN’s Guterres expresses ‘clear commitment’ to North Korea denuclearisation SEOUL: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday expressed his “clear commitment” to North Korea’s... Published 12 Aug, 2022 01:49pm
World North Korea’s Kim says nuclear deterrent is ready, slams South Korea’s Yoon SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is ready to mobilise its nuclear war deterrent and counter... Published 28 Jul, 2022 10:45am
World North Korea accuses US of biological warfare in Ukraine SEOUL: North Korea accused the United States on Sunday of manufacturing biological weapons in Ukraine, echoing a... Published 24 Jul, 2022 10:55am
Markets 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’s Kim urges stronger war deterrent amid international concern about potential nuclear test SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered a strengthening of the country’s defence capabilities as he wrapped... Published 24 Jun, 2022 11:34am