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  North Korea: Kim Jong visits weapons factories, vows to boost war readiness amid US confrontations

  World | August 06, 2023 9:11 IST

  Kim Jong Un's inspections take place as the US and South Korea prepare for their next round of combined military exercises scheduled to take place this month.

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  As N Korea celebrates Korean War anniversary, Putin thanks Pyongyang for 'supporting' Ukraine war

  World | July 29, 2023 10:32 IST

  "Solidarity with Russia on key international issues highlight our common interests," Putin said during a speech as North Korea celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Korean War.

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  North Korea's Kim Jong Un meets Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang: Report

  World | July 27, 2023 7:38 IST

  Footage from the conversation showed Kim Jong-un talking to Shoigu, pointing and walking through a series of large rockets mounted on a truck.

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  Russian delegation arrives in North Korea, China to follow, amid shared tensions with US

  World | July 26, 2023 10:18 IST

  "This visit will help strengthen Russian-North Korean ties and will be a milestone in the development of cooperation between the two countries," said the Russian defense ministry on the visit.

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  North Korea-US tension flares up: Kim Jong fires ballistic missiles as US submarine reaches S Korea

  World | July 24, 2023 23:34 IST

  The launches came hours after South Korea's navy said a nuclear-propelled US submarine — the USS Annapolis — arrived at a port on Jeju Island. That underscored the allies' efforts to boost the visibility of US strategic assets in the region to intimidate the North.

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  North Korea fires 'several cruise missiles' into sea, claims South Korea

  World | July 22, 2023 7:32 IST

  North Korea remained freely quiet for a fifth day on the fate of an American soldier who bolted into the North across the heavily armed Korean boundary this week.

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  Who is Travis King? All you need to know about US soldier who crossed into North Korea

  World | July 21, 2023 21:49 IST

  US soldier Travis was supposed to be on his way to Fort Bliss, Texas, after finishing a prison sentence in South Korea for assault.

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  North Korea ignoring calls of Amercia I Why Kim Jong maintaining silence over Travis King case?

  World | July 20, 2023 21:03 IST

  Pvt. Travis King, who was supposed to be on his way to Fort Bliss, Texas, after finishing a prison sentence in South Korea for assault, ran into North Korea while on a civilian tour of the border village of Panmunjom on Tuesday.

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  US soldier fled North Korea by crossing Panmunjom, but the most famous incident happened in 1976

  World | July 19, 2023 21:24 IST

  Known for its blue huts straddling concrete slabs that form the demarcation line, Panmunjom draws visitors from both sides who want to see the Cold War’s last frontier. No civilians live at Panmunjom. North and South Korean soldiers faced off within meters (yards) of each other.

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  US soldier who fled to N Korea had served in assault charge; List of Americans who had crossed fence

  World | July 19, 2023 19:20 IST

  There have been cases of Americans crossing into North Korea over the past years, including a small number of US soldiers. Some of the Americans who crossed were driven by evangelical zeal or simply attracted by the mystery of a severely cloistered police state fueled b- Matthew Mily anti-US hatred.

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  American soldier entered North Korea 'willingly and without authorisation': US Defense Secretary

  World | July 19, 2023 11:06 IST

  Austin asserted that he was "absolutely foremost concerned" about the welfare of Travis King, who is currently detained in North Korea, and that the US is closely monitoring and investigating the situation.

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  Show of defiance: North Korea fires ballistic missiles after US docks submarine in South Korea

  World | July 19, 2023 7:02 IST

  The United States docked the USS Kentucky in Busan on Tuesday, marking the first nuclear submarine visit to South Korea since 1981, amid souring relations with North Korea.

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  US soldier who crossed heavily fortified border to reach North Korea identified as... I DETAILS

  World | July 18, 2023 20:53 IST

  The UN Command confirmed the report but gave no further details on who the person was or why he crossed the border.

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  North Korea fires ballistic missile in supposed retaliation over US reconnaissance activities

  World | July 12, 2023 10:57 IST

  The United States and South Korea have dismissed the North's allegations of spying as false and warned it not to act or make statements that create animosities.

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  Kim Jong Un pens heartfelt note for Putin: 'Correct decision to attack Ukraine'

  World | June 12, 2023 14:53 IST

  The special message which was published by state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), "appreciated that the strong and wise Russian people have made proud history and culture for a long time since they took their deep roots in their vast land".

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  North Korea: Kim Jong Un's sister vows to relaunch spy satellite days after its rocket crashed off

  World | June 04, 2023 23:23 IST

  She said her country’s attempt to acquire a spy satellite is a legitimate step to respond to military threats posed by the US and its allies.

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  North Korea's 'spy satellite' launch fails as it crashes into sea, pledges second attempt soon

  World | May 31, 2023 11:22 IST

  North Korea's spy satellite: The newly developed Chollima-1 rocket, which was carrying the Malligyong-1 satellite, was launched at 6:37 am at the North's Sohae Satellite Launching Ground in the northwest.

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  North Korea confirms to launch its first military spy satellite in June to monitor US-S.Korea drills

  World | May 30, 2023 7:12 IST

  North Korea's military spy satellite: Amid continued military drills by the South Korean and US militaries, North Kores confirmed to launch its first military spy satellite between May 31 and June 11.

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  North Korea notifies Japan of plan to launch satellite in coming days: Report

  World | May 29, 2023 7:24 IST

  According to analysts, the military satellite is part of North Korea's efforts to improve its ability to strike targets in the event of a conflict by advancing surveillance technology, including drones.

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  North Korea's Kim Jong Un's sister mocks Biden, calls him 'old man with no future’

  World | April 30, 2023 15:12 IST

  The critical remarks from Kim Yo-jong came as both the US and South Korea agreed to intensify nuclear deterrence to counter the North’s nuclear threat.