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North Korean President Kim Jong-un oversees test of new surface-to-sea mis
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The North's leader ordered a stronger defence posture in waters north of the South Korean border islands of Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong, saying South Korean warships have frequently violated the North's waters, the KCNA said.
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees test-firing of submarine-launched cruis
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday oversaw the test-firing of submarine-launched cruise missiles and reviewed a project to build a nuclear-powered submarine, state media reported, as per South Korea-based Yonhap News Agency.
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China's repatriation of North Korean defectors, a way of supporting Pyongy
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Human rights experts have resisted China's latest claims that North Koreans fleeing into China are not political refugees but only illegal migrants seeking economic opportunities, emphasising that it is a way of supporting Pyongyang's authoritarian system, which is similar to China does, as
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Number of North Korean defectors to South Korea triples in 2023, says Seou
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea nearly tripled in 2023 compared to the previous two years, including a higher number of youth and elite, CNN reported, citing Seoul authorities.
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Kim Jong-un calls for constitutional change, to define ensure South Korea
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
He emphasised the need to strengthen education programmes to instill in North Koreans "the firm idea that the ROK is their primary foe and invariable principal enemy."
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North Korea Foreign Minister leaves for Russia on official visit amid deep
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
As the two countries' military cooperation grows, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has left for an official visit to Moscow at her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov's request, Yonhap News Agency reported quoting state media on Monday.
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North Korea fires 90 artillery shots from western coast, alleges Seoul
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
It marked the third consecutive day of North Korean artillery drills in the area, the South's military said, raising tension near the maritime border.
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"Nothing like democracy, Kim Jong Un government in West Bengal" says Girir
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In a strong criticism of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following an attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in West Bengal, Union Minister Giriraj Singh asserted on Friday that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appears to be heading a government akin to that of North Korean leader Kim
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South Korea military says North Korea fired some 200 artillery shells off
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
After North Korea's move, an emergency evacuation order for civilians on the South Korea's border islands of Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong was issued.
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Young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong likely to be his successor:
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Ju-ae drew headlines when retired NBA star Dennis Rodman said he was allowed to hold the child upon meeting Kim in Pyongyang in 2013.
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"Thoroughly annihilate enemy without hesitation if...": Kim Jong-un warns
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Issuing a warning that a clash could happen in the Korean Peninsula anytime, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered its army to "thoroughly annihilate" the US and South Korea if a provocation is made, Yonhap news agency reported citing state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
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North Korea planning to launch 3 more military spy satellites next year
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is planning to launch three additional spy satellites next year, Yonhap news agency reported, citing Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
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