The Latest Breaking News from KCNA

North Korea claims spy satellite has photographed White House and Pentagon

Recently launched Malligyong-1 also sent ‘detailed’ pictures of US nuclear aircraft carriers, says regime, although claims are not verified

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023

North Korea lashes out at critics, hints at more satellite launches

“It is a legal and just way to exercise its right to defend itself and thoroughly respond to and precisely monitor the serious military action by the U.S. and its followers,” the KCNA report said.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Kim Jong Un inspects satellite photos of US, South Korea, state media says

Kim examined ‘major target regions’, including the US military base at Pearl Harbor, KCNA says.

Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2023

N. Korea To Send New Weapons To Border After Spy Satellite Launch

The "Malligyong-1" was launched Tuesday, Pyongyang's third attempt at securing a military eye in the sky after two failures in May and August, with Kim Jong Un already reviewing images of US military bases in Guam, the North's state media has reported.

Latin Times · Nov 23, 2023

North Korea suspends Seoul military agreement, restores troops at border

South Korea had already withdrawn from parts of the deal after Pyongyang launched a spy satellite on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023

North Korea claims it sent a spy satellite to orbit for 1st time: report

North Korean state media claims its Malligyong-1 spy satellite reached orbit on Tuesday (Nov. 21); if true, this would mark the first time the nation has accomplished such a feat.

Space · Nov 22, 2023

North Korea’s spy satellite launch: All you need to know

Pyongyang says its Malligyong-1 military reconnaissance satellite is in orbit, but some remain sceptical.

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023

North Korea claims to have successfully launched spy satellite into space after failed attempts

The US National Security Council called the launch 'brazen violation' of resolutions drawn up by the UN

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023

North Korea says spy satellite launch is successful

North Korea said Wednesday it had succeeded in putting a military spy satellite in orbit after two previous failures, as the US led its allies in condemning the launch as a "brazen violation" of UN sanctions.

France 24 · Nov 21, 2023

North Korea tests ‘new type, high thrust’ solid-fuel engines for IRBMs

The latest test in contravention of UN sanctions is part of Pyongyang’s ongoing effort to modernise its weaponry.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023