North Korea

North Korea condemned the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a “serious encroachment of sovereignty”, calling Washington rogue and brutal, and accusing it of violating international law and the UN Charter.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast

The first launch of North Korea's ballistic missiles in two months comes as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make a state visit to China starting on Sunday

Kim Jong Un’s daughter to succeed him? Family’s Kumsusan Palace visit puts spotlight on Ju Ae’s rising profile

Despite the attention, little is officially known about Ju Ae’s personal life. North Korea has never confirmed her exact age, though analysts believe she was born in the early 2010s.

Kim Jong Un orders expansion of missile production in 2026 to 'bolster up war deterrent'

During a visit to munitions factories with senior officials, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said Kim directed authorities to prepare for a heavy production schedule in the coming year.

Kim Jong Un orders expansion of North Korea’s missile production, more factories planned

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the expansion and modernisation of missile production, construction of new factories, and research into advanced weapons to strengthen the country’s military deterrent.

North Korea displays progress of its first ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine

The pictures released by state media showed leader Kim Jong Un inspecting the guided-missile submarine at an indoor construction facility, indicating it has not yet been launched.

Kim Jong Un tours nuclear sub plant, slams US-South Korea 'threat': KCNA

Only a handful of countries have nuclear-powered submarines, while the United States considers its technology among the most sensitive and tightly guarded military secrets.

Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear submarine plant, oversees test of new anti-air missiles

Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear submarine facility and supervised tests of new anti-air missiles, criticising South Korea’s US-backed submarine plans and calling faster naval nuclearisation an urgent priority.

Kim Jong Un unveils lavish mountain resort with hot tubs and ‘cosy’ leisure spaces

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened a lavish new mountain resort near Mount Paektu, with state media touting luxury leisure facilities despite widespread poverty and low average incomes.

Kim Jong Un admits North Korean troops cleared mines in Russia’s Kursk region

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un acknowledged troops were deployed to clear mines in Russia’s Kursk region, praising their “heroism” and confirming nine soldiers died during a 120-day mission.

What a YouTuber discovered inside North Korea’s Samtaesung 8 phone will shock you, even typing ‘brother’ is risky

A YouTuber’s deep dive into North Korea’s Samtaesung 8 smartphone reveals alarming censorship and hidden surveillance features. The phone even warns users for typing simple words like “brother,” exposing how tightly the regime controls everyday communication.

North Korea test-fires cruise missile ahead of Trump’s visit to South Korea

North Korea has shunned any form of talks with Washington and Seoul since Kim’s high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with Trump fell apart in 2019 during the American president’s first term.

North Korea tests new hypersonic missile ahead of APEC summit in South Korea

North Korea tested a new hypersonic weapon system targeting North Hamgyong, signaling strategic deterrence ahead of the APEC summit. The US condemned the launches, warning they violate UN Security Council resolutions.

North Korea: Kim Jong Un promises ‘socialist paradise’ ahead of military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed his country’s resistance to a U.S.-led threat, promised a “socialist paradise,” and showcased military power during the Workers’ Party anniversary, while hinting at possible U.S. diplomacy.

Breast implants latest in Kim Jong-un’s strange list of bans: Why North Korea is expanding crackdowns

Perhaps the most shocking revelation came when it was reported that the Security Bureau had carried out physical examinations on other women suspected of undergoing breast surgery, leaving many in attendance horrified.

North Korea's foreign minister to visit China soon, KCNA reports

China's foreign ministry said on Thursday that Choe will be in China from September 27 to 30, making her second visit to the ally in less than a month.

North Korea bans ‘hamburger’ and ‘ice-cream’: Why Kim Jong Un is renaming common foods and entertainment

Tour guides at North Korea’s new Wonsan beach-side resort have reportedly been instructed to avoid English words popular in the West and in South Korea. Officials say the guides must use North Korean alternatives.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees ICBM engine test: State media

It was the ‘ninth ground jet test’ and ‘the last one in the development process,’ according to KCNA.

Xi assembles ‘Axis of Upheaval’ to unnerve West: Who all are attending China's grand military parade?

For Donald Trump and the West, it will be an uncomfortable spectacle. For India, it is a moment that underlines its growing importance in a landscape no longer defined by American dominance.

Kim Jong Un visits China in rare diplomatic visit: What to expect from his meetings with Xi and Putin?

Beijing is holding a large military parade this week to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. Kim and Putin are among 26 heads of state expected to attend.

Trump Tower in North Korea? South Korea's Lee bets on Trump to resume talks with Kim Jong Un

Lee cited a statement by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, where she described the ties with Trump as 'not bad'.

Trump signals possible Kim Jong Un meeting, expresses skepticism on Ukraine peace efforts

Trump raised doubts about potential talks between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, even as the US pushes for a negotiated peace in Ukraine.

North Korea says Kim-Trump ties 'not bad' but it's not giving up its nuclear weapons

Kim Yo Jong's statement suggested North Korea would only return to talks if the US rewards it for a partial surrender of its nuclear capability.

Russia’s Soviet-era arms stockpile is running low — and it's turning to North Korea, Iran and China to stay in the fight

New analysis shows frontline supply flows have dropped, while Russia leans on Asian allies for ammunition, explosives, and production parts.