The Latest Breaking News from Pyongyang

North Korea tests ‘new type, high thrust’ solid-fuel engines for IRBMs

The latest test in contravention of UN sanctions is part of Pyongyang’s ongoing effort to modernise its weaponry.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023

China and Russia accused of helping boost North Korea military amid fears of ‘Hamas-style’ attack

US accuses North Korea of supplying military equipment to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

South Korea and members of the US-led UN command warn North Korea over its nuclear threat

Defense officials from South Korea, the United States and other nations have warned North Korea over its nuclear ambitions and threats, vowing an unspecified collective response to any war-like aggression by the North toward its rival

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

North Korea sends Russia artillery rounds for satellite advice: S Korea

Pyongyang and Moscow have an ‘arms-for-liftoff deal’, claims South Korea’s spy agency.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023

A Japan court says North Korea is responsible for the abuses of people lured there by false promises

A Japanese high court on Monday said the North Korean government was responsible for the human rights abuses of plaintiffs who said they were lured to the North by Pyongyang’s false promise of living in the “paradise on Earth."

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Evidence mounts of North Korean arms to Russia in threat for Ukraine

Despite questions over quality, scale of munition shipments indicates Moscow plans to continue conflict for long time

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

US, South Korea and Japan ‘confirm’ North Korean arms shipments to Russia

US and its Asian allies condemn supply of military equipment, saying these would increase human toll of Moscow’s war against Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Russia’s foreign minister hails ‘new level’ of ties during North Korea trip

Sergei Lavrov praises Kim Jong-un for ‘unambiguous support’ for Ukraine war on visit that could pave way for summit with Vladimir Putin

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2023

Russia’s Lavrov thanks Kim Jong-un for supporting Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

Lavrov’s visit to Pyongyang is in backdrop of Russia’s threat to US for sending long-range missiles to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Evidence shows Hamas militants likely used some North Korean weapons in attack on Israel

Hamas fighters likely fired North Korean weapons during their Oct. 7 assault on Israel, a militant video and weapons seized by Israel show, despite Pyongyang’s denials that it sells arms to the militant group

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023