WorldDefector fights on despite holes in storyShin Dong Hyuk, the North Korean prison camp survivor who has admitted that parts of his well-known tale are inaccurate, has urged his supporters to continue.19 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMonkey slur in bitter war of wordsEven by the outrageous standards of North Korean propaganda chiefs, it was an unusually vulgar slur, a dramatic escalation in the two-week-long war of words between Pyongyang and Washington.28 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldPresident Barack Obama called 'monkey'North Korea has blasted US President Obama as a "monkey" encouraging cinemas to screen a comedy featuring a fictional plot to kill its leader, and threatened "inescapable deadly blows".27 Dec 11:40 PM
WorldKim Jong Un lampoonedNorth Korea is getting mocked again thanks to a new photo sweeping social media that shows the stoic and stern Kim Jong-un with a full face of make-up.24 Dec 10:47 PM
WorldNorth Korean net shut down for nine hoursNorth Korea experienced one of its worst internet outages for several hours, days after United States President Barack Obama vowed a "proportional" response.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldIs North Korea under cyber-attack?North Korea is suffering internet outages just days after Barack Obama's warning over the Sony hacking.22 Dec 09:10 PM
OpinionBoris Johnson: Hollywood needs to get a gripWhoa, this can't be right. Guys, guys, guys - this isn't the end. It feels like the lights have just come on in the theatre just when I was settling down to my popcorn...22 Dec 08:35 PM
WorldSony says Obama kept in the loopUS President Barack Obama has become embroiled in a dispute with the makers of the comedy <i>The Interview</i> over how much the White House knew about North Korea's threats against the film.21 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSony's very own ransom thrillerThis week, as The Interview's December 25 US release date loomed, the Guardians of Peace threatened "the world will be full of fear", hinting at a 9/11-style attack.19 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessHackers expose Seth Rogen's payActor Seth Rogen's $8.4 million-plus pay packet has been revealed after Sony computers were hacked and films were put online for free.05 Dec 01:34 AM
WorldPurge in North KoreaAs many as six senior members of the North Korean regime have apparently been purged in the latest bout of blood-letting in Pyongyang.23 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldNorth heads South to set up future talksThree of North Korea's senior officials travelled to South Korea at the weekend for the first time in five years.05 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldNorth Korea positive about Scottish 'Yes'Kim Jong-un is feeling positive about a Yes vote in Scotland and is looking to trade with Scotland if it gains independence, Pyongyang representatives have reportedly said.11 Sep 11:55 PM
WorldNorth Korea's rare apologyIn an uncharacteristic step by the North Korean government, officials made a public apology after a building collapse in Pyongyang reportedly killed hundreds of people.18 May 11:24 PM
World'Back from the dead'The ex-girlfriend of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un who was thought to have been executed by firing squad last year has appeared back on state television.18 May 01:44 AM
WorldPics shown of young North Korean leaderRare pictures of Kim Jong-un as a boy have been shown during a televised concert for the air force in North Korea.23 Apr 03:30 AM
WorldOfficial 'executed by flame-thrower'A North Korean official has been executed with a flame-thrower, South Korean media has reported.08 Apr 03:03 AM
WorldDrone-filled skies an emerging headacheAviation safety authorities have been urged to clamp down on Australia's burgeoning unmanned aerial vehicle market.02 Apr 03:15 PM
WorldFrail families catching up after 60 yearsA group of 82 elderly, frail South Koreans have left for the North Korean border to attend the first reunion in more than three years for families divided by the Korean War.20 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Fool's errand a sorry sightThere are two apologies to make this week. We are really, really sorry about Dennis Rodman.11 Jan 07:10 PM
WorldRodman apologises: I'd been drinkingRetired US basketball star Dennis Rodman has apologised for comments he made about an imprisoned US missionary in North Korea during a television interview.09 Jan 07:30 PM
WorldNow Kim Jong-un's aunty is dead tooThe aunt of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un and wife of Kim's recently executed uncle has died in mysterious circumstances.06 Jan 08:44 PM
WorldKim 'drunk' during execution orderKim Jong-Un was 'very drunk' when he ordered the execution of a pair of aides close to his executed uncle.23 Dec 09:13 PM
WorldFears for Kim Jong-un's nephewKim Jong-un’s nephew is reportedly under police protection on a French university campus, amid concerns for the North Korean regime’s stability.18 Dec 07:49 PM
WorldMystery of tyrant's missing wifeHe executed his uncle and one-time girlfriend - but could Kim Jong Un, North Korea's new dictator - have purged even his own wife?18 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: North Korean turmoil will have China and US on edgePurges in Communist states have rarely stopped with the execution of one senior party member.17 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldWhy Kim's aunty was spared the firing squadKim Jon Un's aunty has been appointed to a post in the North Korean Government just days after her husband was executed by firing squad.15 Dec 07:13 PM
WorldUn's uncle branded 'traitor for all ages'North Korea has announced the execution of Kim Jong Un's uncle, calling the leader's former mentor "despicable human scum" and "a traitor for all ages".12 Dec 11:10 PM
