![South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718703473_SouthKoreaFLag.jpg)
South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones
The drone-zapping laser weapons the South Korean military has developed with Hanwha Aerospace are effective, cheap, quiet and invisible.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718102292_SouthKoreansoldier.jpg)
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing
South Korea's military fired warning shots after around 20 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border, Seoul officials said.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![North Korea to suspend sending trash balloons to South Korea North Korea to suspend sending trash balloons to South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717376635_BallonNorthKorea.jpg)
North Korea to suspend sending trash balloons to South Korea
North Korea vows to resume sending balloons carrying trash if anti-North Korean leaflets are flown over again from the South.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713773248_TBcartoonsoldier.jpg)
North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Researchers discover files on N. Korean internet server including animations, written instruction which appears to be for foreign studio.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father' North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713513958_TBKIMJONGUNjpg.jpg)
North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father'
The music video features North Koreans of different backgrounds ranging from children to troops and medical staff.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![How North Korean eyelashes make their way to West as 'made in China' How North Korean eyelashes make their way to West as 'made in China'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708083468_Falseeyelashes.jpg)
How North Korean eyelashes make their way to West as 'made in China'
In total, North Korea exported 1,680 tonnes of false eyelashes, beards and wigs to China in 2023, worth around $167 million.
Sun Feb 18 2024
![Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles - South Korea Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles - South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703926484_TBRussianmissile.jpg)
Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles - South Korea
South Korea said Russia's use of North Korean missiles gave Pyongyang "valuable technical and military insights" about its arms.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![EXPLAINER - Where did Russia get its North Korean missiles? EXPLAINER - Where did Russia get its North Korean missiles?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704451695_TBRussiadestroys.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Where did Russia get its North Korean missiles?
Russia has launched multiple North Korea-made ballistic missiles at Ukraine recently, the White House said.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![N Korean leader says Korean Peninsula inching closer to armed conflict N Korean leader says Korean Peninsula inching closer to armed conflict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704081972_TBKimJongUn.jpg)
N Korean leader says Korean Peninsula inching closer to armed conflict
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for perfecting the military's readiness posture, saying the Korean Peninsula is "inching closer to the brink of armed conflict"
Mon Jan 01 2024
![INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700567717_TBRESUME.jpg)
INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash
North Korean IT workers seeking employment in Western tech companies are deploying sophisticated subterfuge to get hired.
Sat Nov 25 2023
![Astronomy camera captures North Korean rocket stage exploding after satellite launch Astronomy camera captures North Korean rocket stage exploding after satellite launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700733894_NorthKoreanrocket.jpg)
Astronomy camera captures North Korean rocket stage exploding after satellite launch
The South Korean military is seeking to find and salvage debris from the rocket, South Korea's defence ministry said.
Thu Nov 23 2023
![South Korea detains boat carrying suspected North Korean defectors South Korea detains boat carrying suspected North Korean defectors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61693197041_koreautara.jpg)
South Korea detains boat carrying suspected North Korean defectors
It is the second known case of North Koreans crossing the sea border to seek defection in recent months.
Tue Oct 24 2023
![South Korea protests to China over suspected North Korea repatriations South Korea protests to China over suspected North Korea repatriations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670002601_SouthKoreaFLag.jpg)
South Korea protests to China over suspected North Korea repatriations
Any forced repatriation of North Koreans goes against international norms and South Korea viewed it as regrettable, a spokesman said.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![EXPLAINER: Inside North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's armoured train EXPLAINER: Inside North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's armoured train](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51694515021_TBKimJongUn.jpg)
EXPLAINER: Inside North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's armoured train
The country's archaic rail network means the luxurious train only travels up to 40 kilometres per hour (25mph).
Tue Sep 12 2023
![North Korea's Kim dismisses top general, calls for war preparations North Korea's Kim dismisses top general, calls for war preparations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691645943_CSGWCUQREBMXBFIXCD.jpg)
North Korea's Kim dismisses top general, calls for war preparations
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un replaced the military's top general and called for more preparations for the possibility of war, a boost in weapons production, and expansion of military drills.
Thu Aug 10 2023