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North Korea’s Kim raps officials over ‘serious accident’ at warship launch

Vessel damaged as a result of ‘absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism’, state media says.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025

'Serious' Accident At North Korea Warship Launch: State Media

A major accident occurred at the launch ceremony for a new North Korean naval destroyer, state media reported Thursday, with leader Kim Jong Un calling the mishap a "criminal act".

International Business Times · May 22, 2025

Kim Jong-un furious as North Korea warship partly ‘crushed’ in launch gone wrong

South Korea said the destroyer was lying sideways in the water after ceremony to launch the new 5,000-tonne ship

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025

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North Korea says leader Kim supervised missile tests simulating nuclear strikes against rivals

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of short-range ballistic missile systems that simulated nuclear counterstrikes against U.S. and South Korean forces, state media said Friday, as the North continued to blame its rivals for escalating tensions through their joint military exercises

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Kim Jong Un Inspects North Korea's Munitions Factories, Touts Explosive Growth In Shell Output

Kim visited major munitions enterprises under the Second Economy Commission, where he assessed both shell manufacturing processes.

International Business Times · May 7, 2025

Did Russia Help Build North Korea's New Missile Warship? Seoul Thinks So

North Korea officially presented the destroyer-class vessel this week during a high-profile weapons test overseen by Kim Jong Un.

International Business Times · May 1, 2025

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Unveils Massive Warship, Fires Missiles In Show Of Power

The 5,000-ton warship, which North Korean media described as being equipped with the country's "most powerful weapons," was first revealed over the weekend.

Latin Times · Apr 30, 2025

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About 600 North Korean soldiers killed in war in Ukraine, lawmakers say

South Korean lawmakers provide update on estimated casualties following briefing by country’s intelligence agency.

Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2025

North Korea Orders Local Schools To Raise 1000 Of These Animals To Feed And Clothe Their Army

Facing a hungry army, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has ordered schools to raise rabbits for both food and fur for uniforms.

International Business Times UK · Apr 28, 2025

North Korean Troops Undergo High-Powered Weapons Training In Russia, Video Shows

A video, shared by Russian state media, depicts Russian instructors training North Korean troops in a variety of combat skills.

International Business Times · Apr 28, 2025

North Korea Confirms Troop Deployment To Russia's Kursk

North Korea confirmed for the first time it had deployed troops to Russia, with state news agency KCNA on Monday reporting that Pyongyang's soldiers helped Moscow reclaim territory under Ukrainian control in the Russian border region of Kursk.

International Business Times · Apr 28, 2025

North Korea confirms soldiers sent to fight with Russia against Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says troops sent to ‘annihilate’ Ukrainian forces under military pact with Moscow.

Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2025

Putin and Kim confirm for first time North Koreans fought for Russia in Ukraine war

Acknowledgment, after months of silence over deployment, comes as Russia claims it has recaptured Kursk region

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2025

North Korea makes first public admission it sent troops to fight for Russia

The admission comes as top US diplomat Marco Rubio warned the Trump administration would walk away from brokering peace talks if there was no realistic prospect of a deal in sight

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

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The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2025

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un test-fires ‘new sniper rifle’ during training base visit

Kim inspected special forces training which he said bolstered ‘actual war capability for guaranteeing victory’

International Business Times · Mar 27, 2025

North Korea Sent 3,000 More Soldiers To Russia This Year: Seoul

North Korea sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year and is still supplying missiles, artillery and ammunition to help Moscow fight Kyiv, Seoul's military said on Thursday.

Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2025

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees tests of new AI-equipped suicide drones

North Korea’s leader oversaw tests of his country’s latest military innovations which use artificial intelligence.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

Kim Jong Un oversees test-firing of North Korea’s latest anti-aircraft missile system

North Korea has already started the production of the anti-missile defence system and carried out the test to examine its performance, reports say

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The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025

Kim Jong Un inspects North Korea’s first under-construction ‘nuclear-powered submarine’

Naval vessel appears to be a 6,000-ton-class or 7,000-ton-class one, which can carry about 10 missiles, an expert says

Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2025

North Korea says it launched cruise missiles in message to ‘enemies’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw missile drills this week in the Yellow Sea, state media reports.

Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2025

North Korea condemns Trump’s Gaza takeover plan as ‘slaughter, robbery’

North Korea has called for the US to stop ‘encroaching upon the dignity and sovereignty’ of the Palestinian people.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025

North Korea says it tested cruise missile system and vows 'toughest' response to US

North Korea says it tested a cruise missile system, its third known weapons display this year, and vowed “the toughest” response to what it called the escalation of U.S.-South Korean military drills that target the North

International Business Times · Jan 25, 2025

NKorea Test-fires Sea-to-surface Strategic Cruise Missile: KCNA

North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic guided cruise missiles, state news agency KCNA reported Sunday, adding that the weapons "precisely" hit their targets.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025

North Korea Warns Of Stronger Action Over South's Drills With US, Japan

North Korea condemned on Friday joint military drills between South Korea, Japan and the United States held this week, threatening to respond by exercising its right to self-defence "more intensively".

Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025

North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Before Trump's Return

The launch came as Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya visited South Korea for a series of meetings with top officials, with the Asian neighbours seeking to boost bilateral ties before Trump returns to office next week.

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