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Kim orders navy to speed up nuclear armament, amid weapon tests
North Korea tested a new warship with supersonic cruise missiles.
US reportedly mulls travel restrictions affecting 43 countries
Citizens from 11 countries, including Iran and Syria, face a complete travel ban.
South Korea president says martial law will be lifted
'We have withdrawn the military that was deployed for martial law operations.'
Joe Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range US missiles
US President shifts policy as North Korean troops aid Russia.
25 reasons to visit South Korea in 2025
From history to food to K-culture, this is the hottest destination for the year ahead.
North Korea win Fifa U-17 Women's World Cup 2024
Pak Ju-gyong’s heroics led Korea DPR to their U-17 Women's World Cup victory over Spain.
North Korea fires ICBM as US, Seoul slam Russia deployment
North Korea says it had test-fired one of its newest and most powerful missiles.
North Korea sent 10,000 troops to train in Russia, US says
Pyongyang is already widely believed to be arming Russia for its invasion.
Trump's wild Joe Rogan chat: Life on Mars, tariffs and the 'enemy from within'
Trump claims the 'enemy within' is a bigger threat than North Korea.
Putin does not deny reports about North Korean troops
North Korea deploys 12,000 troops to Russia amid escalating conflict, Ukraine says.
Nato warns of significant escalation if North Korea sends troops to Ukraine
South Korea demands answers as to why North Korean soldiers are helping Russia.
Zelenskyy: North Korean army officers deployed in occupied Ukraine
Country's troops 'are being prepared to fight on Russia's behalf'.
Kim Jong Un: North Korea will accelerate nuclear power development
North Korea's leader has vowed his country will become a military superpower.
North Korean elites ‘tire of Kim Jong Un’s erratic behaviour’
High-ranking defector urges South Korea to destabilise Kim Jong Un's regime.
South Korea upset by awkward opening ceremony blunder
They have demanded assurances from organisers the mistake will not happen again.
Hundreds of North Korean balloons bring disruption to South Korean skies
About 500 balloons laden with trash have floated into South Korea's air space.
NZ announces more sanctions over Russia's war
Winston Peters has announced sanctions against seven individuals and 12 groups.
Fran O'Sullivan: International politics a complex game – but Luxon has a trump card
OPINION: It is a testing time – including for Luxon.
How one family managed to escape North Korea in a rickety boat
Hardly anyone has escaped the country since Kim Jong-un shuttered his country’s borders.
Putin once tried to curb North Korea’s nuclear programme. That’s now over
New York Times: Putin has promised unspecified technological help to North Korea.
Russia and North Korea sign ‘strongest ever treaty’
The partnership includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces 'aggression'.
PM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea
Christopher Luxon is due to meet Japan's Defence Minister this afternoon.
North Korea says it will stop sending rubbish-filled balloons
South Korea said it would punish North Korea with retaliatory steps.
North Korea pelts South Korea with 'vulgar' substance
'We warn North Korea to immediately stop these inhumane and vulgar acts.'
North Korea denies sending weapons to Russia
She says North Korea had no intention of exporting its military capabilities to Russia.
NZ announces more sanctions against Russian-supporting entities in Ukraine war
More than 1700 people have been sanctioned since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began.
Winston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'
The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.