North Korea

Satellite images fuel speculation of China’s Xi visit to North Korea

A visit to North Korea by Chinese President Xi Jinping could come in early June, South Korea’s Yonhap News agency reported, citing government officials.

North Korea’s Kim calls for ‘exponential’ nuclear expansion after inspecting new plant

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the country's nuclear material production base and nuclear weapons institute at an undisclosed location on Jan 29, 2025.

North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to ‘dagger’

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles fighter plane takes off during Exercise Max Thunder 17 at Gunsan Air Base in South Korea.

Japan PM vows ‘breakthrough’ with N. Korea in abduction issue

Ms Sakie Yokota, the mother of Ms Megumi Yokota (pictured), who disappeared at age 13 while on her way home from school in 1977, pleaded for help.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 29, 2026

Iranians driving past a large anti-US billboard in Tehran on May 28, featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz.

North Korea not keen on external engagement, says Vivian after Pyongyang visit

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan (left) made a working visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from 26 to 27 May at the invitation of DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.

Singapore encourages North Korea to keep dialogue channels open amid global uncertainty

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui reaffirmed the longstanding cordial and friendly relations between both countries.

North Korea tests new multi-purpose missile launch system: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees test launches of a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and precision cruise missiles, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, May 26, 2026, in this picture released May 27, 2026 by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

FILE PHOTO: South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back speaks during the joint press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following the 57th Security Consultative Meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Lee Jin-man/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

North Korea fired projectiles, including short-range ballistic missile, Seoul says

In early April, Pyongyang also said it tested a new cluster-bomb warhead on a ballistic missile and an electromagnetic weapon.

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