North Korea

UNSC meeting on North Korea missile test ends without action

Mar 31, 2021 03:51

A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on North Korea’s latest missile tests has ended with no immediate action, despite US claims that the world body contemplated new measures.
North Korea faults UNSC for 'double standard' over missile tests

Mar 29, 2021 04:43

North Korea has slammed the UN Security Council (UNSC) for double standards and denying its right to self-defense after the body’s sanctions committee censured Pyongyang’s latest missile test as a violation of UN resolutions.
North Korea blasts 'gangster-like logic' of US reaction to missile test

Mar 27, 2021 06:51

North Korea has lashed out at US President Joe Biden over his comments on Pyongyang’s recent test-launch of two ballistic missiles, calling the remarks “provocation” and “encroachment” on the country’s right to self-defense.
North Korea carries out ballistic missile launch: US, Japan

Mar 25, 2021 06:37

North Korea has reportedly fired two missiles into the Sea of Japan, in what is the first signal to the new administration in the United States which is reviewing its policy towards Pyongyang.
North Korea denounces EU's 'psychotic way of thinking' after sanctions

Mar 24, 2021 02:42

North Korea has denounced the European Union (EU)'s "psychotic way of thinking," following the imposition of sanctions by the bloc on its top officials over allegations of human rights violations.
North Korea cuts ties with Malaysia over extradition of citizen to US

Mar 19, 2021 03:49

Pyongyang has cut diplomatic ties with Malaysia, responding to a “nefarious” court ruling allowing the extradition of a North Korean citizen to the US.
North Korea rules out new talks with US, citing ‘hostile policy’

Mar 18, 2021 07:41

North Korea has dismissed the possibility of holding fresh talks with the United States on the demilitarization of the Korean Peninsula, saying it will ignore all efforts by Washington to foster contact or dialog as long as it pursues a "hostile policy" toward Pyongyang.
US, South Korea agree to map out 'comprehensive' North Korea strategy

Feb 04, 2021 08:27

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his new American counterpart, Joe Biden, have agreed to draw up a joint "comprehensive" strategy on North Korea and closely cooperate to bring about the denuclearization of the country.
N Korea displays ‘world’s most powerful weapon’ ahead of Biden tenure

Jan 15, 2021 08:05

North Korea has used a parade to show off a submarine-borne ballistic missile that Pyongyang has hailed as the world’s most potent weapon, less than a week before the country’s archenemy, the United States, is set to get a new president.
North Korean leader pledges to strengthen military, nuclear arsenal

Jan 13, 2021 05:40

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to strengthen his country’s military capabilities and nuclear arsenal, days before US President-elect Joe Biden takes office.