North Korea

Going nuclear only way to defend N Korea against US: Pyongyang

Sep 24, 2016 03:12

North Korea says the sole way to defend itself against the US is “going nuclear,” two weeks after the country conducted its fifth nuclear blast in the face of crippling sanctions.
US B-1 bombers approached North Korea’s border: Report

Sep 22, 2016 11:31

The two American B-1B strategic bombers that flew over North Korea on Wednesday, had approached North Korea’s border, US officials say.
US bomber flies near North Korean border

Sep 22, 2016 11:26

The United States has flown two supersonic bombers over South Korea for the second time, with one of them coming very close to the border with North Korea.
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un guides rocket engine test

Sep 20, 2016 02:45

North Korea has successfully ground tested a new high-power rocket engine, saying it will be used for launching geostationary satellites.
East Asia peace, stability important to entire world: President Rouhani

Sep 19, 2016 06:14

President Hassan Rouhani has emphasized the importance of peace and stability in East Asia for the whole world, stressing that the escalation of tensions in the region should be avoided.
Floods hitting North Korea ‘worst’ since WWII, KCNA says

Sep 14, 2016 08:21

North Korea says recent flash floods that affected the country’s far north have been the worst since World War II, admitting that significant damage has been inflicted on public and private properties.
North Korea mobilizes after devastating floods kill at least 133

Sep 12, 2016 14:11

North Korea is making recovery efforts after a devastating flood hit the northeast of the country, killing at least 133 people.
Anti-Pyongyang sanctions can lead to a dead end: Beijing

Sep 12, 2016 10:02

China says sanctions alone cannot solve the North Korean nuclear issue as the UN and the US are pushing for fresh bans against Pyongyang following its recent nuclear test.
US must recognize N Korea as nuclear-weapon state: Pyongyang

Sep 11, 2016 08:50

North Korea has stated its demand for being recognized as a "legitimate" nuclear-weapon country in the wake of Pyongyang's recent nuclear test.
UN Security Council to work on new North Korea sanctions

Sep 10, 2016 09:40

The UN Security Council (UNSC) says it will begin to prepare a new round of sanctions against North Korea in the wake of Pyongyang's recent nuclear test.