The Latest Breaking News from North Korea

Fears, questions about N. Korea's growing nuclear arsenal

North Korea’s recent resumption of missile tests highlights underscores its resolve to win the international recognition of a legitimate nuclear state and win outside concessions

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Group urges radiation tests for 900 North Korean escapees

Human rights advocates are urging South Korea to test hundreds of North Korean escapees who lived near the country's nuclear facility for radiation exposure

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

US: Security Council 'Silence' on NKorea Missiles 'Dangerous'

The United States on Monday denounced a "dangerous" lack of action by the UN Security Council on North Korea's missile launches, accusing -- but not naming -- China and Russia of having "forced" the body "into silence." The reclusive North Korean state test-fired dozens of missiles in 2022, setting security…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023

North Korea fires more missiles as Kim Jong Un’s sister warns of ‘using Pacific as our firing range’

The launches come just two days after North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the sea off Japan’s west coast

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2023

Afternoon Update: Mother’s harrowing robodebt testimony; paid blue ticks coming to Facebook and Instagram; and a Roman dildo found

Jennifer Miller tells inquiry she was stonewalled as she sought answers about the debt of her son, who took his own life

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2023

North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles after Making Threats

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward Japan on Monday in its second weapons test in three days that drew quick condemnation from its rivals and prompted Tokyo to request an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The weapons firings follow an intercontinental ballistic missile launch Saturday…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2023

N.Korea fires more missiles, warns of more action over US-S.Korea drills

SEOUL: North Korea fired two rockets on Monday from its latest launcher, claiming it is capable of a "tactical nuclear attack" that can take out entire enemy air bases.

Bangkok Post · Feb 20, 2023

South Korea imposes sanctions over North Korea’s missile tests

Seoul unveils sanctions against four individuals and five entities following latest missile launches.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2023

North Korea fires more missiles amid ‘firing range’ warning

Banned launches come as Kim Yo Jong warns against any increased US presence on the Korean peninsula.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2023

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile Monday, authorities in Japan and South Korea said, in its second launch in less than three days.

Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2023