The Latest Breaking News from Pyongyang

North Korean rhetoric suggests possible use of tactical nukes – U.S. envoy

U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Sung Kim said on Tuesday that North Korean officials have used rhetoric that could suggest they plan to use tactical nuclear weapons, after Pyongyang launched an "unprecedented" number of ballistic missiles this year.

Reuters · Jun 7, 2022

US warns of ‘forceful’ response if N Korea tests nuclear weapon

Warning comes amid growing concern that Pyongyang is preparing for its first nuclear weapons test since 2017.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2022

N. Korea fires 8 missiles, testing Biden with launch record

North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles Sunday, pushing it to a record number of launches in a single year under Kim Jong Un, who appears ready to further ratchet up tensions with his first test of a nuclear device since 2017.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2022

N. Korea Covid Outbreak Likely 'Getting Worse' Says WHO

The World Health Organization lamented Wednesday that it had no access to data about North Korea's Covid-19 outbreak, but assumed the crisis was deepening, contrary to Pyongyang's reports of "progress". North Korea, which announced its first ever coronavirus cases on May 12, said last week its Covid outbreak had been…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 2, 2022

North Korea has walked back some of its COVID-19 restrictions. So does it have the virus under control?

North Korea has lifted restrictions in Pyongyang in the midst of the nation's first COVID-19 outbreak. Does this mean it has the virus under control?

ABC News · Jun 2, 2022

U.S. will again urge U.N. sanctions if North Korea carries out nuclear test

The United States will again push for more U.N. sanctions on North Korea if it carries out a seventh nuclear test, despite opposition by China and Russia, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 31, 2022

N.Korea lifts COVID lockdown amid 'stable' virus situation -media

North Korea has lifted movement restrictions imposed in the capital Pyongyang after its first admission of COVID-19 outbreak weeks ago, media reported, as the isolated country says the virus situation is now under control.

Reuters · May 30, 2022

US Issues Sanctions Targeting North Korean Weapons of Mass Destruction Program

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two Russian banks, a North Korean company and a person it accused of supporting North Korea's weapons of mass destruction program, increasing pressure on Pyongyang over its renewed ballistic missile launches. The latest American move came a day after China and Russia…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 28, 2022

North Korea says its COVID outbreak is now under control. But is it?

After saying there were no cases, officials on May 12 announced an outbreak. But without an adequate supply of tests, some say North Korea is "flying blind." And it still doesn't have vaccines.

WEKU · May 27, 2022

China, Russia Veto US Bid at UN to Punish North Korea

China and Russia on Thursday vetoed a US-led bid at the United Nations to toughen sanctions on North Korea over its missile launches, laying bare divisions that Western envoys fear would be exploited by Pyongyang.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 27, 2022