North Korea

North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia: Seoul

Neither Moscow nor Pyongyang have confirmed the deployment.

Japan, US blame North Koreans for $300 million crypto theft

Lazarus Group gained notoriety a decade ago when it was accused of hacking into Sony Pictures as revenge for "The Interview," a film that mocked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korea ratifies defence treaty with Russia

The agreement formalises months of tightening military bonds between two nations that were Communist allies throughout the Cold War.

Armys may have to wait until 2026 for BTS reunion

BTS member J-Hope more recently marked a significant milestone as the second BTS member to fulfil his mandatory military service, bringing fans of the renowned seven-member South Korean boy band a step nearer to the group’s anticipated reunion. 

Talent, toil and pleasing Kim bring N. Korea women's football glory

Talent, discipline and a desire to please leader Kim Jong Un have helped propel North Korea's youth footballers to two Women's World Cup crowns in a matter of weeks, experts say.

AFC president Sheikh Salman hails North Korea 'pipeline of future stars'

They beat Spain on penalties Sunday in the Dominican Republic to clinch a record third Women's World Cup at under-17 level, adding it to their title in the under-20 version in September.

North Korea conducts longest ICBM test amid storm over troop deployment to Russia

The missile was launched on a sharply lofted trajectory from an area near the North's capital and splashed down about 300 km (190 miles) west of Japan's Hokkaido, recording the North's longest ever ICBM flight time.

North Korea blows up roads connecting it to the South

The roads and railways have long been shuttered, but destroying them sends a clear message that Kim is not prepared to negotiate with the South, experts said.

China's Xi vows to 'deepen cooperation' with N. Korea's Kim

China and North Korea are traditional socialist allies, and Beijing has long provided crucial support for Pyongyang's diplomatically isolated government.

August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024

North Korea tour operators hopeful ahead of country's reopening to foreign tourists

The country would reopen to foreign tourists this winter

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

North Korea Olympians not given Samsung phones: IOC

North Korean Olympians have not received Samsung smartphones, unlike athletes from other countries, the IOC told AFP on Thursday, hours after Seoul suggested that providing them the phones could violate UN sanctions against the nuclear-armed North.

June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024

Putin-Kim bromance in pictures

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un exchanged their inmost thoughts and opened their minds to further develop relations

June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024

Putin, Kim attend ceremony in Pyongyang: Russian media

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a major ceremony in Pyongyang's main square Wednesday, Russian agencies reported, kicking off a summit

November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023

North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world

North Korea has formal relations with 159 countries, but had 53 diplomatic missions overseas, including three consulates and three representative offices, until it pulled out of Angola and Uganda, according to the ministry.

September 30, 2023
September 30, 2023

Koreas clash at Asian Games as fierce rivalries take centre stage

North and South Korea clash on the football pitch and India do battle with Pakistan in hockey as fierce rivalries take centre stage at the Asian Games on Saturday.

November 5, 2019
November 5, 2019

NKorea says chance of talks with US 'narrowing'

The possibility of talks between nuclear-armed North Korea and Washington is "narrowing", Pyongyang has said after the US State Department reaffirmed its designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

October 3, 2019
October 3, 2019

NKorea successfully tests new submarine-launched ballistic missile

North Korea says it successfully test-fired a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the sea to contain external threats and bolster self-defence, ahead of fresh nuclear talks with the United States.

August 24, 2019
August 24, 2019

NKorea's launches short-range missiles, complicating US attempts to restart talks

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, the South Korean military has said, the latest in a series of launches in recent weeks amid stalled denuclearisation talks.

August 6, 2019
August 6, 2019

N Korea threatens more launches after fourth test in 12 days

North Korea threatens to carry out more weapons tests after it fired its fourth pair of projectiles in less than two weeks following the start of joint exercises between the US and the South.