North Korea says it test-fired new hypersonic missile
Pyongyang called on the United States and South Korea to scrap their "double standards" on weapons programmes to restart diplomatic talks.
Wed Sep 29 2021
North Korea has 'probably' developed nuclear devices to fit ballistic missiles - U.N. report
North Korea is pressing on with its nuclear weapons program and several countries believe it has "probably developed miniaturized nuclear devices to fit into the warheads of its ballistic missiles".
Tue Aug 04 2020
Trump preparing withdrawal from South Korea trade deal, a move opposed by top aides
The move would stoke economic tensions with the US ally as both countries confront a crisis over North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Sun Sep 03 2017
Surge in North Koreans slipping into Thailand - Immigration
Thailand is on a popular transit route for North Koreans defecting from the impoverished communist state.
Tue Aug 01 2017
Trump pledges to act 'very strongly' on North Korea missile threat
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday to confront North Korea "very strongly" following its latest missile test.
Fri Jul 07 2017
North Korea's missile launch challenges Trump
North Korea's latest test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile marks a direct challenge to President Donald Trump whose tough talk has yet to yield any change in Pyongyang's behavior.
Wed Jul 05 2017
North Korea says first intercontinental ballistic missile test successful
US officials said they believed Tuesday's test was of an ICBM, marking a milestone in Pyongyang's missile development.
Wed Jul 05 2017
US sanctions more, including Russians, over North Korea arms
The United States on Thursday blacklisted nine companies and government institutions, including two Russian firms, and three people for their support of North Korea's weapons programs.
Fri Jun 02 2017
North Korea tests another missile; Seoul says dashes hopes for peace
A South Korean military official said the missile appeared to be an upgraded, extended-range version of the North's solid-fuel submarine-launched missile.
Sun May 21 2017
China calls for restraint after North Korea missile launch
China called on Sunday for restraint and for no party to do anything to exacerbate tension after North Korea fired a ballistic missile in defiance of calls to rein in its weapons programme.
Sun May 14 2017
US seeks more North Korea sanctions, warns time is short
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called for new economic sanctions on North Korea and other "painful" measures over its nuclear weapons program.
Sat Apr 29 2017
China sees chance of six-party talks with North Korea
North Korea said this week it had successfully test-fired a new type of medium- to long-range ballistic missile.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Watchdog says has received Syrian chemical weapons details
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has received an initial disclosure from the Syrian government of its chemical weapons programme.
Fri Sep 20 2013
S.Korea leader says only regime fall will change North
North Korea will never ditch its nuclear weapons programme unless there is a change in regime says South Korean president Lee Myung-Bak.
Fri Feb 15 2013