The Latest Breaking News from North Korea

Why North Korea is at the heart of South Korea’s strange rift with Ukraine

The unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reports

The Independent UK · 9h ago

Seoul successfully test-fires first hypersonic missile, days after North Korea

South Korea successfully conducted its first test of a hypersonic missile system overseen by President Lee Jae Myung. The missile, described as a glide vehicle, is aimed at improving military strategy with unpredictable flight paths and high speed. This test follows North Korea's hypersonic missile launch, which showcased its own…

The Times of India · 11h ago

South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner of war row

Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.

Euronews · 11h ago

South Korea blames North Korean mines for border blast injuries and demands apology

South Korea’s military has concluded that North Korea planted mines that injured three South Korean soldiers at the border last month

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Ukraine war briefing: Germany’s Merz pledges €1bn in military aid to Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks

German chancellor also announces €350m for repairs to energy sector as Moscow targets Ukraine infrastructure before winter. What we know on day 1,685

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5

Zelenskyy claims Putin deepening ties with Kim, sharing Russian jet-drone technology with North Korea

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Russia may have shared technology behind its jet-powered drones with North Korea, deepening concerns over growing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.

The Times of India · Oct 4

North Korea fires intermediate-range missile, claiming evasive flight and AI features

Japan’s military said the missile landed in waters outside its exclusive economic zone, while South Korea's military, which often accuses the North of exaggerating its capabilities, said it travelled more than 700 kilometres.

Euronews · Oct 4

North Korea launches ballistic missile as tensions with Seoul grow over border mine blasts

North Korea launched a ballistic missile Saturday morning from the Wonsan area on its east coast into the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea's military. The launch comes amid renewed tensions between Pyongyang and Seoul, with the latter demanding an apology for a blast that wounded three South Korean…

France 24 · Oct 3

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile as tensions grow over border mine blasts

North Korea fired a ballistic missile that flew over 700 kilometers into the sea. This launch followed heightened tensions due to land mine blasts injuring three South Korean soldiers. South Korea condemned the missile tests, calling them a violation of U.N. sanctions, while the U.S. stated there was no immediate…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

North Korea test-fires missile as tensions grow over border mine blasts

North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward the sea on Saturday, South Korea’s military said

The Independent UK · Oct 2