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North Korea fires submarine-launched ballistic missile after US nuclear talks announcement

South Korea's military said the missile was launched from around Wonsan, the site of one of North Korea's military bases on the east coast, towards the sea.

Oct 2, 2019

Japan promotes China as bigger threat than nuclear-armed North Korea

Japan has raised defence spending by a tenth over the past seven years to counter military advances by Beijing and Pyongyang, including defences against North Korean missiles which may carry nuclear warheads.

Sep 27, 2019

US ready to resume nuclear talks with North Korea amid tensions in Korean peninsula

While North Korea had dismissed chances of resuming inter-Korean dialogue at the end of joint military exercises, it did not comment on working-level talks with the US.

Aug 21, 2019

North Korea says it tested 'new weapon' under Kim's guidance

The report came a day after South Korea's military said that the North fired two projectiles presumed to be short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast. It said that they flew around 230 km at a maximum altitude of 30 km.

Aug 17, 2019

North Korea fires more projectiles, rejects 'foolish' peace talks with South Korea

South Korean President Moon Jae-in called for peace talks and reunification of the Korean peninsula by 2045.

Aug 16, 2019

North Korea says no talks with South due to drills, Kim oversaw test of 'new weapon' - KCNA

North Korea fired two short-range missiles on Saturday, its fifth within two weeks, in what South Korea called a show of force against joint new military drills with the United States.

Aug 11, 2019

North Korea fires 2 more missiles despite Kim Jong-un's 'beautiful letter' to Trump

Kim Jong-un revealed in his letter saying that the weapons test were a response to US-South Korean military drills being held this month.

Aug 10, 2019

US revokes visa waiver to foreigners who visit North Korea

Details about the new travel provision reveal, visitors who have travelled to eight countries including North Korea since March 1, 2011, are no longer eligible to the visa-free entry.

Aug 6, 2019

North Korea launches more missiles, warns against US-South Korea joint exercise

Pyongyang will be compelled to seek a new road as we have already indicated if South Korea and the United States continue with hostile military moves.

Aug 6, 2019

North Korea launches more missiles; Trump says he isn't bothered

Japan said the launches have not threatened its national security as it didn't enter its exclusive economic zone.

Aug 2, 2019

Missile launch a warning to South Korean 'warmongers', says North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally watched the test-fire of two short-range ballistic missiles.

Jul 26, 2019

North Korea resumes ballistic missile launches, nuclear talks in doubt

Launched from North Korea's Wonsan city, the ballistic missiles flew about 430 km over the sea, reaching an altitude of 50 km before splashing down.

Jul 25, 2019

Kim Jong-Un killed half-brother for being a CIA agent, says new book

The new book claims that $120,000 in cash that Nam was carrying in his backpack at the time of his murder could have been the payment in exchange for intelligence-related activities.

Jun 11, 2019

North Korea executes special envoy to US, 4 others over failed Kim-Trump's Hanoi summit

The two-day summit meeting was held at the Metropole Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam, on February 27–28. After his dismissal, Kim Yong Chol was subjected to forced labour and ideological education.

May 31, 2019

With a piece of paper, Trump called on Kim to hand over nuclear weapons

The document's existence was first mentioned by White House national security adviser John Bolton in television interviews he gave after the two-day summit.

Mar 30, 2019

North Korea warns of food crisis ahead of Trump-Kim meet

North Korea's appeal came ahead of a second summit on February 27-28 between its leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump on denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

Feb 22, 2019

North Korea's Kim to travel to Vietnam by train, summit at Government Guesthouse

Vietnam is preparing for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to arrive by train for his summit in Hanoi next week President Donald Trump, two sources with direct knowledge of security and logistics planning told Reuters on Wednesday.

Feb 20, 2019

Kim Jong-un to visit Seoul for historic March 1 summit: It's a win for Donald Trump

A North Korean leader has never set foot on the South Korean soil ever since the Korean war separated the North and South in a bitter divorce in the 50s.

Jan 16, 2019

North Korean media slams Seoul after UN human rights resolution gets nod

The resolution was passed on December 17 at the UN General Assembly and condemned North Korea's "systematic, widespread and gross violations of human rights".

Dec 23, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded Seoul Peace Prize 2018

For his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth PM Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Seoul Peace Prize for 2018.

Oct 24, 2018

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