North Korea

N Korea fires ‘suspected’ ballistic missile ahead of South's election

Mar 05, 2022 04:51

North Korea has reportedly fired at least one suspected ballistic missile in what rival South Korea and Japan describe as an “apparent test” just ahead of the presidential election in the South.
US, West's 'hegemonic policy', 'high-handedness' behind Ukraine crisis: North Korea

Mar 01, 2022 03:34

North Korea has blamed the United States "hegemonic policy" and Western countries’ disregard for Russia’s legitimate security demands as the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis, following Moscow's large-scale military operation against its neighboring country.
North Korea hails 'significant' test in satellite development

Feb 28, 2022 10:35

North Korea has hailed as "great significant" a test of for developing a reconnaissance satellite, state media reported Monday, a day after Seoul said it had detected a ballistic missile launch.
Japan military: North Korea fires possible ballistic missile for first time in month

Feb 27, 2022 05:22

The Japan's military says North Korea has fired an apparent ballistic missile in its first test since launching a raft of projectiles in January.
Xi: China ready to develop cooperation with North Korea under 'new situation'

Feb 26, 2022 04:50

China’s President Xi Jinping has underlined the significance of Beijing’s cooperation with Pyongyang in a message to North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un, the North’s state KCNA news agency reported.
Russia, China slam ‘unilateral’ sanctions

Feb 08, 2022 09:22

Russia and China have slammed “unilateral” sanctions directly imposed by countries without the backing of the United Nations Security Council.
China blocks US-led censure of North Korea at UN Security Council

Feb 05, 2022 05:37

China and other countries have blocked a US-drafted Security Council joint statement against North Korea’s missile launches, and urged Washington to be more flexible in dealings with Pyongyang.
US calls on UN Security Council to hold meeting over latest North Korea missile test

Feb 02, 2022 05:40

The United States has called on the United Nations Security Council to hold a meeting to discuss North Korea’s latest missile test.
US pushes for talks with North Korea after latest missile launch

Jan 31, 2022 10:35

The United States has made a direct appeal to North Korea to join direct talks following its latest ballistic missile test which was reportedly its longest such test since 2017.
North Korea tests longest-range missile since 2017 in message to US

Jan 30, 2022 05:59

North Korea has launched its longest-range missile test since 2017 despite American warnings that the country could be subjected to more sanctions.