The Latest Breaking News from North Korea

Trump Touts 'Very Good Relationship' With Kim Jong Un, Asks Hegseth to 'Substantially Reduce' Military Exercises With South Korea

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to significantly scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to assist U.S. efforts involving Iran.

Benzinga · Aug 17

South Korea says will 'coordinate closely' with US on joint drills after Trump announces drawdown

The US president previously slammed the joint drills as “provocative” in 2018 following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.

Euronews · Aug 17

Donald Trump calls for US-South Korea drills to be substantially reduced

President Trump directed the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military drills with South Korea. He expressed unhappiness with the United States agreeing to participate in these exercises. Trump cited South Korea's refusal to join actions against Iran as a reason. North Korea routinely denounces these drills as preparations for invasion.…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

FBI Probe Reveals North Korean IT Contractor Worked for US Federal Agency, Raising Hiring Questions

The FBI is investigating how a North Korean IT worker infiltrated a US federal agency, raising concerns about the effectiveness of hiring checks and the growing threat of North Korean cyber operations.

International Business Times UK · Aug 16

Why Putin is testing Japan’s limits with visit to contested Pacific islands

The Russian leader’s first visit to the disputed Kuril islands has exposed how far ties between Moscow and Tokyo have deteriorated, and why Japan has grown increasingly assertive in expanding its military capabilities. Namita Singh writes

The Independent UK · Aug 16

South Korean military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers violated boundary line

Seoul said last week’s violation of demarcation line was year’s first

The Independent UK · Aug 16

‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails North Korea-Russia ties in message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and stability. This growing partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea has provided troops and weapons to…

The Times of India · Aug 16

North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties, state media reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed pride in strong ties with Russia. He stated this after providing military support for Moscow's war in Ukraine. Russia's President Vladimir Putin described relations as a comprehensive strategic partnership. Ukraine recently accused Moscow of using North Korean missiles in an attack. Kyiv also…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War

SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an "irreversible" nuclear state.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of a peace treaty.

France 24 · Aug 15