March 28, 2023 12:51 PM IST

North Korea unveils new nuclear warheads as US air carrier arrives in South

KCNA released photos of the warheads, dubbed Hwasan-31s, as leader Kim Jong Un visited the Nuclear Weapons Institute, where he inspected new tactical nuclear weapons and technology for mounting warheads on ballistic missiles, as well as nuclear counterattack operation plans.

North Korea unveils new nuclear warheads as Kim Jong Un orders more weapons-grade materials

KCNA released photos of the warheads, dubbed Hwasan-31, during Kim's visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute, where he inspected new tactical nuclear weapons and technology for mounting warheads on ballistic missiles, as well as nuclear counterattack operation plans.

North Korea fires ballistic missile off its east coast: South Korea military

Japan's Coast Guard said the projectile believed to be North Korea-fired missile has already fallen.

North Korea says it has tested new nuclear-capable underwater attack drone

During the drill, the new North Korean drone cruised underwater at a depth of 80 to 150 metres (260-500 feet) for over 59 hours and detonated in waters off its east coast on Thursday, North Korean state news agency KCNA said.

North Korea fires 4 cruise missiles off its east coast, South Korea says

The military initially reported "multiple missiles" without elaborating; South Korean Defence Minister Lee Jong-sup told parliament on Thursday that there were four.

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off its east coast, South Korea says

North Korea has been ramping up its military tests in recent weeks, firing an intercontinental ballistic missile last week and conducting a nuclear counterattack simulation against the U.S. and South Korea over the weekend.

South Korea, US to hold largest live-fire drills amid North Korea tension

The exercises are part of a series of events marking the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the two countries this year.

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North Korea fires ballistic missile as US-South Korean drills go on

The deployment of the bomber was planned in advance and unrelated to the latest North Korean launch, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported, citing the military.

North Korea launches missile into sea amid US-South Korea military drills

The North's continuation of missile tests showed its determination not to back down, despite the U.S.-South Korea exercises, which are the biggest of their kind in years.

North Korea launches missile into sea amid US-South Korea drills

Japan's coast guard said it confirmed that what appeared to be a North Korean missile was fired Sunday morning.

North Korea claims almost 800,000 of its citizens signed up to fight against US

About 800,000 students and workers, on Friday alone, across the country expressed a desire to enlist or reenlist in the military to counter the United States, the Rodong Sinmun newspaper reported.

North Korea says it launched ICBM to warn US, South Korea over drills

Photos released on Friday by the country's government media showed Kim Jong Un watching the launch with his daughter, and included pictures from space apparently shot by a camera mounted on the missile.

North Korea launches missile ahead of South Korea-Japan summit

North Korea has conducted near daily missile launches this week amid ongoing joint South Korea-U.S. military drills that Pyongyang condemns as hostile actions.

North Korea says missile launches helped train for missions at any time

North Korea fired the two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Tuesday, South Korea's military said at the time, the latest of several weapons tests as the South and the United States conduct their largest joint military drills in years.

North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea says

The missiles were fired at around 7:40 a.m. (2240 GMT on Monday) from the South Hwanghae province, near the country's west coast, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

North Korea launches missiles from submarine as US-South Korean drills begin

KCNA said the launch confirmed the reliability of the system and tested the underwater offensive operations of submarine units that form part of North Korea's nuclear deterrent.

North Korea's Kim supervises frontline artillery drill

North Korea says UN should demand end to S.Korea-US military drills

North Korea's foreign ministry called on the United Nations to demand an immediate halt to combined military drills by the United States and South Korea.

US 'strongly condemns' North Korean intercontinental missile launch: White House

"This launch needlessly raises tensions and risks destabilizing the security situation in the region," the White House said in a statement.

South Korea says North Korea fires missile into sea

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s military said North Korea on Saturday fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea, a day it threatened to take.

North Korea threatens unprecedented action over allied military drills

In a statement carried by state media KCNA, the North's foreign ministry also said it would consider additional military action if the U.N. Security Council, under the influence of the United States, continues to pressure Pyongyang.

Norway seizes record $5.8 million of crypto stolen by North Korea

North Korean hackers stole $625 million in March 2022 from a blockchain project linked to the crypto-based game Axie Infinity. The heist was one of the largest of its kind on record.

North Korea seen launching new ICBM military unit amid troop refurbishment

During a nighttime parade last week, North Korea showcased multiple ICBMs that are large enough to strike nearly anywhere in the world. The missiles included what some analysts said could be a prototype or mockup of a new solid-fuel ICBM in canister launchers.

Kim Jong Un’s wife spotted wearing missile pendant before military parade

Kim Jong Un’s wife was spotted wearing a pendant in the shape of a ballistic missile ahead of a major military parade in North Korea.