North Korea claims to have tested long-range cruise missiles
North Korean officials said the cruise missiles, which had been under development for two years, successfully hit targets 932 miles away during its flight tests on Saturday and Sunday.
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Thinner, energetic Kim Jong Un appears at North Korea parade
The regime was officially showcasing its civil services, but given the importance of the young leader's health, his buoyant mood and slim figure will be the big international takeaway.
"Deeply troubling" resumption of work at North Korea nuclear reactor
The global nuclear watchdog agency reports work "consistent with the operation" of the Yongbyon nuclear reactor for the first time in more than 2 years.
Kim Jong Un mysteriously sheds weight, admits COVID "crisis"
It's almost impossible to say exactly what's going on inside North Korea, but there are signs of trouble, right at the top.
North Korea's Kim admits nation facing "worst-ever situation"
Unusually candid admission comes with Pyongyang's corona virus lockdown further shocking an already devastated economy.
North Korea to skip the Olympics for the 1st time in 3 decades
Kim Jong Un regime says it won't participate in Tokyo Games because of coronavirus, but one analyst sees it more as "thumbing its nose at the international community."
Biden warns North Korea after test launch of "new-type" missiles
As the Biden administration hones its North Korea policy, Kim Jong Un issues a "clear statement of intimidation" with what his regime claims was a new weapon.
North Korea launches "likely" ballistic missiles, U.S. official says
A short range ballistic missile launch would be a violation of United Nations resolutions.
North Korea conducts first weapons test of Biden presidency
Senior administration officials said it was "normal" activity for North Korea and the actions were not covered under United Nations Security Council resolutions that put limits on the country's nuclear program.
Kim Jong Un's sister warns the U.S. against "causing a stink"
The warning from North Korea comes as President Biden's top military and diplomatic officials visit America's closest Asian allies to show solidarity against Kim, and China.
Russians push rail trolley across border to leave North Korea
North Korea shares a border with Russia in the far eastern part of the isolated rogue nation, but there are no trains running between the countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
With new sub-launched missiles, North Korea aims to pressure Biden
After failed diplomacy with Trump, Kim Jong Un flouts new weaponry in huge military parade, but much of it remains unproven, and likely still needs work.
North Korea's Kim sends rare New Year's cards to his people
The last time the leader of North Korea sent such a letter to ordinary citizens was on Jan. 1, 1995, according to Seoul's Unification Ministry.
Global nuclear agency chief says risks increased under Trump
Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency voices hope that President-elect Joe Biden will re-engage with friends and foes to lower the risk of nuclear conflict.
South Korean lawmaker says Kim Jong Un ordered new executions
South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered at least two people executed, a lawmaker said.
South Korea says Kim apologized for official's "unfortunate" killing
The North Korean dictator has purportedly told South Korea he's "very sorry" about the incident at sea. It would be an unprecedented apology.
North Korea accused of shooting, burning man found adrift in sea
Officials in South Korea say the man, a government official who disappeared off a patrol boat, may have been trying to defect.
Defiant church linked to worrying new COVID surge in South Korea
The country's 1st major outbreak was blamed on a religious sect that kept membership secret, this time it's a church that refuses to cooperate.
Why Japan just scrapped a $4 billion U.S. missile defense purchase
Tokyo agreed to buy 2 Aegis Ashore systems under pressure from Trump, but with him now distracted and Japanese residents fuming, the deal is off.
Analysts warn North Korea's animosity likely "postponed, not canceled"
Regime says Kim Jong Un decided to suspend military action against South Korea, but experts don't see it as a genuine move to
North Korean defectors sometimes struggle to adjust to new life
More than 30,000 defectors have escaped through China, some paying thousands of dollars to brokers.
North Korea threatens to send troops into the demilitarized zone
The Kim regime, speaking through a prominent new power player, has already made good on one threat, and the next move could be more than symbolic.
North Korea blows up office shared with South, threatens border action
Destruction of inter-Korean liaison office is largely symbolic, but it comes with a new threat to send troops into demilitarized areas.
North Korea cuts communications with South as tension mounts
The messenger may be as important as the message as Kim Jong Un's powerful little sister announces latest move in standoff between North and South Korea.
Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in weeks
It's his first public appearance since May 1, when state-run media reported he attended at a factory opening after rumors flew that he was gravely ill.
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