Alexander Gillespie: War may be imminent
COMMENT: It is time to sober up. The superpowers are drunk on rhetoric, mistrust and posturing. They are dragging us all towards the brink.
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Sightseeing by air in North Korea
Until a few months ago, if you wanted a bird's eye view of North Korea's capital, there was basically only one option: a 150m-tall tower across the river from Kim Il Sung Square.
Staff 'told go back to North Korea'
A New Zealand lawyer has been fined and chastised after she allegedly told a court registrar to "go back to North Korea and work in the camp there".
How did a Kiwi plane end up in N Korea?
Foreign Affairs officials are investigating how a New Zealand-made aircraft turned up at a North Korean military air show painted up in the hermit state's colours.
North Korea's new plan to draw tourists
An air festival featuring sky diving, air force demonstrations and lots of beer is North Korea's latest attempt to attract more foreign tourists.
Would North Korea have abducted an American in 2004 - to teach Kim English?
The parents of a Utah man who disappeared from China believe he was taken by the North Korean regime.
North Korea nukes: Kiwi leads condemnation
Gerard van Bohemen, NZ's Ambassador to the UN, announces "appropriate measures" aimed at Pyongyang being developed after 'insane' nuclear threat.
N Korea test raises fears of small nukes
Pyongyang claim that it had advanced its ability to make a nuclear weapon by miniaturising and mounting a warhead on a missile.
Official executed for not sitting properly
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has had a senior official executed because he did not sit properly in a meeting.
Man missing since 2004 'in North Korea'
A student who was presumed dead after going missing in China in 2004 has reportedly turned up in North Korea - acting as Kim Jong-un's tutor.
Kim Jong-un executes two high-ranking officials
Kim Jong-un ordered the execution of two high-ranking officials by anti-aircraft gun over fears that the dictator is preparing another purge against his people.
North Korean defector in South Korea
The most senior diplomat ever to defect from North Korea has abandoned his post as deputy ambassador in London.
Kim Jong-un labels dog meat 'superfood'
North Korea is encouraging its population to eat more dog meat by suggesting it contains more vitamins than chicken, beef, pork and duck.
'This is what the Olympics is about'
A selfie of two gymnasts whose nations are sworn enemies has melted hearts, with one saying this is what the Games are about.
North Korea threatens US with terror
North Korea said it will end a diplomatic communication channel with the US and hinted at harsher punishment for Americans detained there in retaliation for U.S. sanctions.
Is North Korea the New Zealand of Asia?
A US surfer who recently visited North Korea has described it as "the New Zealand of Asia".
The secret life of Kim Jong Un's aunt
Wandering through Times Square, past the Naked Cowboy and the Elmos and the ticket touts, she could be any immigrant trying to live the American Dream.
North Korea detains BBC journalist
North Korea detained a BBC journalist over his reporting and he was to be expelled, according to media reports.
Kim Jong Un announces five-year plan
Kim Jong Un has announced North Korea's first "five-year plan" since the 1980s.
Facing the wrath of North Korea
North Korea sees foreign prisoners as a valuable tool to exert pressure on its enemies - and none are more valuable than Americans.
N Korea sets rules for halt to nuke tests
North Korea is ready to halt its nuclear tests if the United States suspends its annual military exercises with South Korea.
Coffee shops take off in North Korea
Pyongyang may be one of the few major cities left on Earth where you can't find a Starbucks.
Watch: N Korea's 'nuke attack' on Washington DC
North Korea detonates a sea-launched nuclear missile over Washington DC in a fantasy video released by the Ministry of Propaganda.
Winston Aldworth: Pyongyang express
OPINION: It's been 37 years since the movie Midnight Express painted a grim picture for travellers pondering the thrill of breaking local laws.
'Worst mistake of life' caught on film
WATCH: This is the moment a US student on holiday to North Korea stole a poster that resulted in a sentence of 15 years' hard labour.
China at heart of N Korea's illicit cash
For decades North Korea has built networks of front companies and foreign intermediaries to channel currency in and out.
South Korea warns of terror fear
South Korea claimed yesterday North Korea was planning terrorist attacks on the south.
Kim's plan 'to end dynasty'
Kim Jong Il, the former leader of North Korea, planned to end the hereditary system of rule that handed power to his son Kim Jong Un.
This chef is the expert on Kim Jong Un
What do we know about North Korea's leader? Very little. Which makes Kenji Fujimoto worth listening to.
Now do you hear me ...
Kim Jong Un turned 33 yesterday, and from the North Korean leader's perspective he had plenty to celebrate: Everyone's talking about him again.