The Latest Breaking News from North Korea

Kim Jong-un's Alleged Nuclear Threat to Washington and Tel Aviv Amid Iran War: What Has Been Verified?

Viral posts claim Kim Jong-un threatened Washington and Tel Aviv over Iran. Here's what official sources and verified reporting have confirmed

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests

A Chinese-born American seismologist is detained in China for nearly two years. He faces spying charges after publishing U.S.-funded work on nuclear tests. U.S. lawmakers and advocacy groups call his detention wrongful. The U.S. administration seeks his release through diplomacy and high-level talks. China denies wrongful detention and states its…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

South Korean sailor found dead near border after North Korea ignored search request

The body of a missing South Korean sailor has been recovered off the east coast, a day after he disappeared during patrol near the de facto maritime border with North Korea, the navy said on Monday.

The Times of India · Jul 13

North Korean premier to attend ‘friendship treaty’ celebrations in China as neighbours deepen ties

Pyongyang is sending its premier to Beijing after eight years

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launch from North Korea’s new destroyer

Kim orders officials to complete the destroyer’s trials and place the vessel in active duty within two months, state-owned media said

The Independent UK · Jul 5

North Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the Kang Kon, according to state media Sunday

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Xi Jinping says ready to work with Kim Jong Un for 'long-term, sound and stable' China-North Korea ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed readiness to work with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to foster long-term, stable bilateral ties. This comes amid escalating regional tensions and Pyongyang's deepening military collaboration with Russia. Xi's message, in response to Kim's congratulatory note, highlighted the historical bond and commitment to…

The Times of India · Jul 5

International efforts to end North Korea’s nuclear weapons program have failed. Here’s what comes next

The dust has now settled on the ostentatious summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang earlier this month. But perhaps the biggest takeaway was what was left unsaid.

The Conversation · Jun 29

North Korea's Biggest Warship Yet Is a Floating Ad for Moscow's Wartime Alliance and Military Tech Transfers

North Korea has launched its largest warship, the Choe Hyon, amid claims of Russian technological support, signalling a strategic shift in its naval capabilities and military cooperation with Moscow.

International Business Times UK · Jun 28

South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties

South Korea and Japan are strengthening security ties, reaffirming their commitment to denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. Defence ministers agreed to revive joint search-and-rescue drills and enhance cooperation with the US against North Korea's nuclear ambitions and its growing military links with Russia. This marks a significant step in bilateral relations,…

The Economic Times · Jun 28