North Korea-US relations

North Korea rejects denuclearization, vows 'ceaseless' nuclear buildup over US-led alliance

The spokesman said recent US-South Korean WMD response discussions amounted to an "open declaration of confrontation" and warned such actions could lead Pyongyang to invoke nuclear force provisions.

This picture taken on March 4, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on March 5, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting a sea-to-surface strategic cruise missile test launch conducted on the destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location.
FILE PHOTO:  A missile is fired during a test-fire of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon, North Korea, April 12, 2026, in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), April 14, 2026.

North Korea threatens with 'countermeasures' as US, Japan, South Korea hold joint military drill

FILE PHOTO:  A missile is fired during a test-fire of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon, North Korea, April 12, 2026, in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), April 14, 2026.

North Korea threatens with 'countermeasures' as US, Japan, South Korea hold joint military drill

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, August 7, 2026

Trump: Getting along with Kim Jong Un is 'a good thing' because North Korea has 57 nukes


North Korea fires four ballistic missiles at sea, South Korean military says

Saturday's launch comes as the United States and South Korea wrapped up a six-day Vigilant Storm exercise in the area.

 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).

N. Korea flies jets, fires artillery near border as South extends drills

North Korean aircraft were detected in multiple areas north of the "tactical action line" north of the Military Demarcation Line between the two Koreas.

A woman watches a TV broadcasting a news report on North Korea's launch of three missiles including one thought to be an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), in Seoul, South Korea, May 25, 2022.

North Korea fires ballistic missile, South Korean military says

North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea's military said.

 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).

North Korea fires two missiles into sea as South Korea wraps up drills

The missile launches were the latest in a year in which North Korea has tested a record number of missiles, whether short-range missiles, ICBMs or others.

A missile launch is seen at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this undated photo released on October 10, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

US, Japan, S. Korea vow 'unparalleled' response if N. Korea holds nuclear test

Should North Korea move forward with nuclear weapon testing, the US, Japan, and South Korea want to change their approach to resolving the issue at hand.

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un oversees a missile launch at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this undated photo released on October 10, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

S.Korea calls for talks as N.Korea test fires missiles

Speaking at a wide-ranging news conference to mark his first 100 days in office, Yoon made no mention of the launches, which were only publicly reported later by the South Korean military.

 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).

Pelosi vows support to denuclearize N.Korea, plans to visit Korea border

North Korea said it will "never tolerate" US accusation of its nuclear program * Pelosi plans to visit Korea border

 US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and South Korea?s National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo (not pictured) attend a joint news announcement in Seoul, South Korea August 4, 2022.

North Korea says US is setting up Asian NATO; vows stronger defense

North Korea, which has been conducting regular missile tests this year, repeated its assertion that such drills were preparation for war aimed at overthrowing it.

 A North Korea flag flutters next to concertina wire at the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 9, 2017.

North Korea denounces US 'aggression' as it marks war anniversary

Pyongyang denounced Washington, saying the US push to deploy "strategic assets" on the South was aimed at provoking another war.

 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a convocation of the Expansion of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea in this photo released by the country's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) June 23, 2022

North Korea denounces US 'aggression' as it marks war anniversary

Pyongyang denounced Washington, saying the US push to deploy "strategic assets" on the South was aimed at provoking another war.

 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a convocation of the Expansion of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea in this photo released by the country's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) June 23, 2022