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North Korea

North Korea’s new legislature to convene March 22

FILE PHOTO: General view of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this photo taken on September 7, 2022, released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo.
FILE PHOTO: General view of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this photo taken on September 7, 2022, released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo.

Australia urged to be brave against China in Women’s Asian Cup semi-final

From left: Sam Kerr, Emily van Egmond and Caitlin Foord of Australia celebrating after the 2-1 Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final win over North Korea at Perth Rectangular Stadium on March 13, 2026.
From left: Sam Kerr, Emily van Egmond and Caitlin Foord of Australia celebrating after the 2-1 Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final win over North Korea at Perth Rectangular Stadium on March 13, 2026.

North Korea holds Supreme People's Assembly election, KCNA reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greets people during a visit to a coal mine run by young workers to cast his ballot in an election for the Supreme People's Assembly in North Korea, March 15, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greets people during a visit to a coal mine run by young workers to cast his ballot in an election for the Supreme People's Assembly in North Korea, March 15, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and daughter oversee test launch of multiple rocket launchers

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju Ae, overseeing the test launch on March 14.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju Ae, overseeing the test launch on March 14.

South Korea says Pyongyang fired around 10 ballistic missiles

Japan’s coast guard said the projectile appeared to have fallen into the sea.
Japan’s coast guard said the projectile appeared to have fallen into the sea.

North Korea win will give Australians belief, says coach Montemurro

Soccer - Women's International Friendly - England v Australia - Pride Park, Deby, Britain - October 28, 2025 Australia coach Joseph Montemurro before the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Soccer - Women's International Friendly - England v Australia - Pride Park, Deby, Britain - October 28, 2025 Australia coach Joseph Montemurro before the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

South Korea PM, Trump discuss possible talks with North Korea’s Kim, Yonhap says

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said US President Donald Trump was currently the only person who could resolve issues on the Korean peninsula.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said US President Donald Trump was currently the only person who could resolve issues on the Korean peninsula.

Air China to resume Beijing-Pyongyang flights after 6-year suspension

Air China plans to restart flights from Beijing to the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, starting Aug 25.
Air China plans to restart flights from Beijing to the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, starting Aug 25.

North Korea media silent on restart of Pyongyang-Beijing train service

A passenger train with cross-border service to North Korea's Pyongyang leaving Beijing Railway Station on March 12.
A passenger train with cross-border service to North Korea's Pyongyang leaving Beijing Railway Station on March 12.

Australia first to qualify for Women's World Cup with Asian Cup win

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.