North Korea

North Korea says willing to 'get along' with US if acknowledged as nuclear power

In his remarks at the end of a landmark party congress, Kim urged Washington to respect Pyongyang's status as a nuclear power.

Kim Jong Un secures new term as party leader amid nuclear expansion and generational shift

Kim Jong Un was re-elected as leader of North Korea’s Workers’ Party, with officials crediting his nuclear expansion and reshaping of the leadership, signalling continued military buildup and hardened regional stance.

Succession, siblings and secrets: Why Kim Jong Un’s ‘beloved daughter’ is at the centre of North Korea’s power puzzle

South Korean intelligence agencies are expected to closely monitor an upcoming major political assembly later this month. It will be the country’s first such gathering in five years.

Why North Korea threatens 'terrible response' over drone incursions

North Korea warned of a "terrible response" to any future drone incursions from South Korea, following investigations into a January incident in which Pyongyang shot down a surveillance drone.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan amid US-South Korea tensions

North Korea launched at least two ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan, Japanese and South Korean officials said, amid heightened regional tensions following a senior US defence official’s visit to Seoul.

'They poisoned us': Four million deaths linked to nuclear tests since 1945, global report finds

Between 1945 and 2017, more than 2,400 nuclear devices were detonated in tests conducted by nuclear powers across multiple continents.

‘Shameless, illegal and immoral’: North Korea condemns US, says actions undermined UN

North Korea accused the United States of committing a “hideous criminal act” and abusing the United Nations, condemning a planned sanctions briefing and warning Washington against attempts at regime change.

North Korea accuses South of drone incursions, warns Seoul will ‘pay a dear price’

North Korea accused South Korea of flying surveillance drones into its airspace and warned of consequences, while Seoul denied the claims, raising fresh doubts over efforts to revive stalled inter-Korean dialogue.

North Korea denounces US capture of Maduro as ‘serious encroachment of sovereignty’

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.