The Latest Breaking News from Pyongyang

North Korea gives warning over US, S Korean military air drills

N Korea warns of ‘powerful’ response as more than 240 US and S Korea aircraft take part in ‘Vigilant Storm” exercise.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2022

North Korea calls on United States, South Korea to stop joint military exercises

North Korea on Monday called on the United States and South Korea to stop large-scale military exercises in the region, calling them a provocation that may draw "more powerful follow-up measures" from Pyongyang, KCNA reported, citing a North Korean foreign ministry statement.

Reuters · Oct 31, 2022

U.S. says North Korea policy unchanged after nuclear remark raises eyebrows

The United States said on Friday its policy towards North Korea had not changed after a senior U.S. official responsible for nuclear policy raised some eyebrows by saying Washington would be willing to engage in arms-control talks with Pyongyang.

Reuters · Oct 29, 2022

Commentary: The West has failed — North Korea is a nuclear state

The world might not want to hear it, but Kim Jong Un might be right.

Tribune News Service · Oct 24, 2022

North, South Korea Trade Warning Shots on Maritime Border

South Korea's military said Monday it had fired warning shots at a North Korean ship that crossed the countries' de facto maritime border, prompting the North to fire a warning in return. Pyongyang has conducted a blitz of weapons tests, including what it claimed were tactical nuclear drills, in recent…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022

20 years on, ex-abductees call for rescue of other victims

Yasushi Chimura and Hitomi Soga, who were kidnapped by North Korea in the late 1970s, called for the return of other such abductees Saturday on the 20th anniversary of five of Pyongyang's victims being repatriated to Japan, including Chimura and Soga.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 16, 2022

In letter to North Korea's Kim, China's Xi calls for communication, unity and cooperation - KCNA

In a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ahead of a historic congress of the ruling Chinese Communist Party, Chinese President Xi Jinping said it was more important than ever that Beijing and Pyongyang enhance communication, unity and cooperation, North Korea's state media reported on Sunday.

Reuters · Oct 15, 2022

North Korea Fires Missile, Flies Fighter Jets near Border

North Korea on Friday fired a short-range ballistic missile, conducted an artillery barrage, and flew fighter jets close to the South's border in another show of force that the US has warned could culminate in a nuclear test. Pyongyang has dramatically ramped up missile launches and military exercises in recent…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022

North Korea Says It Has Tested and Deployed 'Tactical Nuke' Cruise Missiles

Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of two long-range cruise missiles, state media said Thursday, adding that the weapons had already been deployed to "tactical nuke" units of the North Korean army. Kim has overseen a blitz of ballistic missile launches in recent weeks, which Pyongyang has described as tactical…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 13, 2022

The Guardian view on North Korea’s missile tests: growing risks, reduced response

Editorial: Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities are increasing, but there is limited international capacity for or interest in addressing them

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022