North Korea

North Korea says South Korea should prevent 'sovereignty violation' after drone intrusion

South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young acknowledged the incident as a problem, with Kim Jong Un's sister saying she appreciated Chung's expression of regret.

This picture taken on February 2, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on February 3, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivering a speech at the inauguration of the Samgwang Stockbreeding Farm in North Pyongan Province, North Korea.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech during an event to celebrate the Air Force's 80th anniversary, at the Kalma Airfield, in Wonsan, North Korea, November 28, 2025, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency November 30, 2025.

North Korean Kim Jong Un to consolidate his daughter as next in position

An Iranian missile is launched during a military exercise at an undisclosed location in Iran, August 20, 2025

Iran steps up missile upgrades with Russian help amid strike fears

A projectile flies mid-air on the day North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a long-range strategic cruise missile launching drill, according to local media, at an unknown location, December 28, 2025, in this pictured released December 29, 2025 by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.

North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast


North Korean hackers are stealing military secrets, US and allies say

Hackers, known as Anadriel or APT45, are stealing classified military secrets for North Korea's nuclear program. The US, Britain, and South Korea warn that these hackers target global defense firms.

 Anonymous hacker with hood and mask sitting next to computer (Illustrative).

Putin hints at changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine amid Western tensions

Experts explain nuclear blackmail as Kremlin seeks to deter Western support for Ukraine.

 Vladimir Putin

Following first US Presidential debate, overseas allies brace for Trump return

Trump's skepticism towards NATO is causing further anxiety this time, as Russia's war in Ukraine has brought conflict to the bloc's doorstep.

 Republican candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks as he attends a presidential debate with Democrat candidate, U.S. President Joe Biden, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 27, 2024.

North Korea, Russia sign pact to give all available military help if other is attacked

The agreement for a "comprehensive strategic partnership" signed by Putin and Kim Jong Un on Wednesday is one of the highest-profile moves in Asia by Moscow in years.

 Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attend a state reception in Pyongyang, North Korea June 19, 2024.

NATO chief says Russia, North Korea pact shows mutual support by authoritarian powers

NATO Sec.-Gen. Jens Stoltenberg said North Korea had provided "an enormous amount of ammunition" to Russia while both China and Iran were supporting Moscow militarily in its war against Ukraine.

 Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attend a farewell ceremony before Putin's departure at an airport in Pyongyang, North Korea June 19, 2024.

NATO worried Russia may support North Korea's missile and nuclear programs

His state visit comes amid US accusations that North Korea has supplied "dozens of ballistic missiles and over 11,000 containers of munitions to Russia" for use in Ukraine.

 A view of a NATO flag at NATO Dragon-24, part of the Steadfast Defender 2024, exercise in Korzeniewo, Poland, March 4, 2024.

Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years

Russia has said that world powers need a new approach to North Korea, accusing the United States and its allies of seeking to "strangle" the reclusive state.

 Russia's President Vladimir Putin talks to North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un as they visit the Vostochny Сosmodrome in the far eastern Amur region, Russia, September 13, 2023

North Korea sends balloons carrying excrement to the south as a 'gift'

The North's balloons were "gifts of sincerity" for South Koreans who "cry for freedom of expression," North Korea said.

 A balloon believed to have been sent by North Korea, carrying various objects including what appeared to be trash and excrement, is seen over a rice field at Cheorwon, South Korea, May 29, 2024.

Ukraine examines N.Korean missile debris amid fears of Moscow-Pyongyang axis

In addition to providing North Korea with an opportunity to test missiles, Russia has taken steps that will make it harder for the United Nations to monitor sanctions imposed on Pyongyang in 2006.

 A tactical guided missile is launched, according to state media, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this photo released January 17, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Israel-Hamas war: What happened on day 201?

IDF strikes launchers in Gaza humanitarian area • Jewish French woman allegedly raped, kidnapped to 'avenge Palestine' • IDF Rafah op. appears imminent

 Protesters in Tel Aviv demanding a hostage deal, April 24, 2024