The Latest Breaking News from Pyongyang

N. Korea Fires Several Cruise Missiles Towards Yellow Sea: Seoul Military

North Korea fired several cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, Seoul's military said, the latest in a series of tension-raising moves by the nuclear-armed state.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2024

Is North Korea’s Kim Jong Un planning war? Experts have conflicting views

While some analysts say Kim’s moves are out of the ordinary, others say he is working from a familiar playbook.

Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2024

North Korea demolishes symbol of hope for reunification with South – report

The Arch of Reunification – built in 2000 after a landmark inter-Korean summit – has disappeared from satellite imagery

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2024

Is North Korea's Kim Preparing For War?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared the South his country's "principal enemy", jettisoned agencies dedicated to reunification and outreach, and threatened war over "even 0.001 mm" of territorial infringement.

International Business Times · Jan 19, 2024

North Korea’s Kim shuts agencies working for reunification with South Korea

Kim Jong Un says his country does not want war but does not seek to avoid it.

Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024

N. Korea Abolishes Agencies Working For Reunification With South

North Korea is formally abolishing key government agencies charged with promoting cooperation and reunification with the South, state media said Tuesday, as leader Kim Jong Un called for constitutional changes allowing Pyongyang to "occupy" Seoul in war.

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2024

North Korea Says It Test-fired Hypersonic Missile

North Korea said Monday it had successfully test-fired a new ballistic missile tipped with a hypersonic maneuverable warhead, the latest breakthrough in its pursuit of advanced weaponry to threaten South Korean and US targets.

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2024

NKorea Confirms Test-firing Of Solid-fuel Mid-range Ballistic Missile

North Korea successfully test-fired an intermediate-range solid-fuel ballistic missile, state-run news agency KCNA confirmed early Monday, categorizing the launch as part of its "regular activities for developing powerful weapon systems."

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2024

N. Korea Fires 'Unidentified Ballistic Missile': Seoul Military

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Sunday, Seoul's military said, days after Pyongyang staged live-fire exercises near the tense maritime border with the South.

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2024

North Korea to welcome Russian tourists, the country's first since the pandemic, report says

Russian tourists going on a ski trip will be the first international travelers to visit North Korea since the country’s borders closed in 2020 amid the global pandemic lockdown

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024