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North Korea calls failed spy satellite launch ‘the most serious’ shortcoming
North Korea state media says top officials have vowed to push for a second launch.
Allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea
Pyongyang is threatening another military spy satellite launch soon.
North Korea’s failed satellite launch triggers public confusion, security jitters in neighbours
North Korea’s launch of a spy satellite has ended in an embarrassing failure.
Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient’s remains return to his hometown
Luther Story's actions in the Korean War in 1950 would ensure he was remembered.
President Joe Biden, Yoon warn North Korea on nukes, unveil deterrence plan
The leaders unveiled a new plan to counter North Korea’s persistent nuclear threat.
Japan prepares to shoot down North Korean spy satellite debris
North Korea has test-fired about 100 missiles since early last year,
Kim says North Korea’s first spy satellite is ready for launch
'The military reconnaissance satellite No. 1' has already been built - NK leader
Furious couple leave taps running and gas on in Airbnb to punish host
When an Airbnb host refused to cancel a booking, guests dished out their own justice.
G7 vows to intensify sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine
'There can be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities.'
Kim Jong Un vows ‘offensive’ nuclear expansion
Kim met with senior military officials to discuss the country’s war preparations.
North Korea claims another test of underwater nuclear drone
Claims 'Haeil-2' could destroy naval vessels and ports.
Kim wants North Korea to make more nuclear material for bombs
There have been seven North Korean missile launches this month alone.
North Korea test-fires another missile
The launch is the North’s seventh missile event this month.
China’s ‘Red Zone’ where women are sold as slaves
Hundreds of thousands of female defectors are being abused in the dangerous border region.
North Korea says it simulated nuke attacks with drone, missiles
North Korea has stepped up its weapons demonstrations in a response to military exercises.
Crazy reason Kim Jong-un's bodyguards 'face execution'
It is a minor detail not many would have noticed. Now his guards face severe punishment.
Kim Jong Un orders his troops to prepare for ‘immediate nuclear counterattack’
North Korean leader made the comments after the latest missile launch.
North Korea tests submarine-launched missile, Seoul confirms
North Korea says it test-fired two cruise missiles from a submarine off its east coast.
North Korea claims US trying to provoke it with flyover
Kim Yo Jong has renewed threats to US after it flew a B-52 bomber close to North Korea.
As North Korea tests nuclear weapons, its people are on the ‘brink’ of disaster
North Korea is facing a massive shortage of food supplies.
Kim Jong-un’s sister threatens US with Pacific ‘firing range’
Kim Yo-jong warns the US and South Korea that North Korea is "increasing force" of nukes.
North Korea: The girl who forced a ban on an entire country
Schoolgirl the catalyst behind North Korea’s latest bizarre order for its citizens.
North Korea ‘teeters on the brink of famine’ amid chronic food shortages
Experts fear the reclusive state will repeat the humanitarian disaster of the 1990s.
N. Korea leader Kim Jong Un shows off daughter, nukes at parade
The previous day Kim and his daughter visited troops as part of Army's 75th anniversary.
N. Korea leader brings daughter to visit army on 75th anniversary
Kim lauded the “irresistible might” of his nuclear-armed military.
China’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over US
China maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.
North Korea warns of ‘toughest reaction’ to allies’ drills
The statement was in response to comments by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Seoul.
Ukraine war, nuclear threat puts 'Doomsday Clock' to 90 seconds to midnight
With Ukraine conflict, looming spectre of nuclear war, Earth creeps closer to Armageddon.
'Dangerous situation': South Korean leader cites North's serious nuclear threat
President Yoon Suk Yeol said miscalculation had led to serious wars many times in history.
'Possibility of actual war': Kim Jong-un vows huge expansion of nuclear missile arsenal
Mass production needed in face of ‘hostile’ foreign actions, North Korea’s leader says.
North Korea says rocket launch was test of first spy satellite
Improvements in the North's reconnaissance capability expected, says security analyst.
North Korea orders new artillery firings over South’s drills
North Korea’s military orders frontline units to conduct artillery firings into the sea.
Kim Jong Un wants North Korea to be a nuclear superpower
North Korea's claims about becoming a nuclear superpower may well be bravado.