North Korea showcases its biggest ICBM yet at major parade

The country's leader, Kim Jong Un, also vowed to bolster his nuclear forces at "maximum speed."

• Apr 26, 2022

North Korea launches two short-range missiles

North Korea has carried out its 12th missile launch of the year. The launch comes as the U.S. and South Korea begin joint military exercises. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Apr 18, 2022
• 1:46

U.S. urges North Korea back to talks after missile test

North Korea claimed it successfully test-fired a new type of nuclear-capable missile over the weekend.

• Apr 18, 2022

North Korea claims it tested new missile

North Korea claims it successfully tested a new type of missile over the weekend. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tokyo about why many are concerned about nuclear tests down the road. Then, Vlad Duthiers and Lana Zak speak with CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish about what we can tell from North Korea's latest launch and the increase in its tests this year.

• Apr 18, 2022
• 4:53

U.S., South Korea think Kim Jong Un faked test of "monster missile"

North Korea claimed to have fired a new long-range missile with worrying capabilities, but defense officials say it was really an ICBM last tested in 2017.

• Mar 30, 2022

Zelenskyy ready to discuss neutrality

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is ready to discuss the possibility of neutral status for his country ahead of peace talks with Russia. This comes as Ukrainian intelligence suggests Russia may try to split Ukraine in two, similar to North and South Korea. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero from Latvia with more.

• Mar 28, 2022
• 7:11

North Korea claims test of its biggest long-range missile yet

It could apparently reach the entire U.S. and may be capable of carrying multiple warheads to several targets and help it overwhelm missile defenses.

• Mar 25, 2022

Japan approves boosted funding for U.S. military presence as threats loom

Lawmakers approved the $8.6 billion, 5-year host-nation budget amid rising threats from China, North Korea and Russia.

• Mar 25, 2022

U.S. condemns North Korea's long-range missile test

The White House is condemning the launch of what's thought to be North Korea's largest ever intercontinental ballistic missile, capable of reaching the U.S. David Martin has more details.

• Mar 24, 2022
• 2:01

Tensions reignited after North Korean ICBM launch

North Korea has fired an international ballistic missile with long-range capabilities. South Korea quickly responded with live-fire drills of its own. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the launches and the latest casualty numbers from the war in Ukraine.

• Mar 24, 2022
• 5:16

North Korea test fires suspected ICBM that may be its biggest

It would be Pyongyang's first ICBM test since 2017 and the latest in a recent series of weapons tests apparently meant to advance its arsenal and pressure Washington over a deepening freeze in nuclear negotiations.

• Mar 24, 2022

John Kirby on war in Ukraine

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby, who is in Brussels meeting with U.S. allies, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about new sanctions the U.S. is imposing on Russia, the troubles Russian troops are facing and the U.S. response to North Korea's latest missile test.

• Mar 24, 2022
• 9:33

North Korea tests possible ICBM

North Korea launched what is believed to have been an intercontinental ballistic missile into the sea Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins "CBS News Mornings" from Tokyo with more.

• Mar 24, 2022
• 1:43

North Korean missile blows up shortly after test launch, South says

The test came amid speculation that Pyongyang is preparing to test its longest-range ICBM in what would be its most significant provocation in years.

• Mar 16, 2022

"Ugly few weeks" ahead in Ukraine: CIA director

U.S. intelligence officials said Russian President Vladimir Putin sees the war in Ukraine as one he cannot lose. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins "Red & Blue" with more on what was said during the annual worldwide threats hearing held Tuesday.

• Mar 8, 2022
• 8:47

Biden meets with Colombian president

President Biden met with Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez at the White House as the U.S. seeks to further economically isolate Russia. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.

• Mar 10, 2022
• 7:05

Wildlife thrives in the Korean demilitarized zone

North and South Korea are still technically at war, seventy years after the Korean war officially ended. A two-and-a-half-mile wide buffer zone, the DMZ separates the two countries. It's a no-go area for humans, which has made it a rare haven for wildlife. Elizabeth Palmer visits the DMZ with South Korean biologist Seung Kim to scout for animals and hear how lasting peace – while good for people – is a looming threat to nature

• Jan 7, 2022
• 3:30

North Korea launches yet another missile

North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday morning. If confirmed, this would be the country's fourth successful test this year. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Jan 17, 2022
• 1:37

North Korea ramps up ballistic missile tests

U.S. officials are warning that North Korea is testing components for a new intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in the United States. North Korea has ramped up its ballistic missile testing since the start of the new year. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Mar 11, 2022
• 1:32

Kim Jong Un's 10 years ruling North Korea

On December 16, 2011, North Korea's Kim Jong Il died and two days later, his 27-year-old son ascended to the role of supreme leader. Elizabeth Palmer spoke with a North Korean defector in Seoul and took a look back at the 10-year rule of Kim Jong Un.

• Dec 20, 2021
• 2:46

U.S. responds to "serious escalation" of North Korean missile tests

Pentagon enhancing intelligence gathering and missile defense readiness in the region after Kim Jong Un regime tests components for a huge new missile.

• Mar 11, 2022

South Korea elects new leader vowing to teach Kim Jong Un "some manners"

After years of left-leaning leadership bent on forging diplomacy with North Korea, the key U.S. ally appears set to change its stance on "rude boy" Kim.

• Mar 10, 2022

South Korea fires on North Korean patrol boat in disputed waters

Seoul says the North Korean vessel was chasing an unarmed one from the North, which the South seized.

• Mar 8, 2022

North Korea accused of firing suspected ballistic missile into sea

South Korea's presidential office said national security adviser Suh Hoon will preside over an emergency National Security Council meeting to discuss the launch.

• Mar 4, 2022

A North Korea expert expresses skepticism about the Trump-Kim summit

This week on "The Takeout," Major Garrett discusses the potential U.S.-North Korea summit with Sue Mi Terry from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

• Jun 1, 2018
• 2:28

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