North Korea

North Korea leader hails nuclear tests

May 06, 2016 14:34

North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un has hailed the recent nuclear and missile tests by his military as unprecedented despite global reaction to the tests which led to fresh economic sanctions against the country.
Pyongyang kicks off rare political event in 36 years

May 06, 2016 02:23

North Korea has kicked off the first congress of its ruling party in 36 years, in a move believed to be aimed at getting approval for Leader Kim Jong-un’s ideology of developing the economy and nuclear weapons.
China, Russia warn US over Korea missile deployment plan

Apr 29, 2016 11:50

Russia and China have vowed to mutually counter increasing US military presence on the Korean Peninsula, calling on Washington to forgo the installation of a new anti-missile system in the region.
UN warns of worsening hunger in North Korea

Apr 28, 2016 10:10

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned against worsening hunger in North Korea as the country has hit a record low in food production since 2010 due to poor rainfall.
China ‘not to allow war, chaos on Korean Peninsula’

Apr 28, 2016 09:37

China says it will not allow the Korean Peninsula to be plagued by war and chaos, amid continuing tensions between the two Koreas.
US warns of 'options' over N Korea nuclear, missile tests

Apr 27, 2016 10:25

The United States has warned that it would consider using other “options” if North Korea continued nuclear and missile testing.
North Korea missile launches getting serious, US official says

Apr 24, 2016 15:58

North Korea’s recent test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile indicates that Pyongyang is “getting very serious” with its missile program, says a US official.
North Korea: Nuclear tests will stop after US, South halt drills

Apr 24, 2016 04:18

North Korea says it will stop its nuclear tests on the condition that the US halts its annual military exercises with South Korea.
China deploys 2,000 troops to North Korea border: Report

Apr 21, 2016 08:31

China has deployed 2,000 troops along its border with North Korea, amid speculations that Pyongyang could be bracing for a fifth nuclear test, a report says.
UNSC deplores N Korea’s latest unsuccessful missile test

Apr 16, 2016 02:48

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has denounced North Korea’s reported unsuccessful test-firing of a missile, warning that it could take further punitive measures against Pyongyang.