North Korea

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

North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea’s military said, as Pyongyang steps up weapons production and missile activity.

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 KOREAN leader Kim Jong Un visits the construction site of an 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine capable of launching surface-to-air missiles in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on December 25, 2025.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un views submarine construction, oversees missile launch, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presides over the 13th plenary meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency, December 12, 2025.

North Korea: Japan’s move toward nuclear weapons must be 'thoroughly curbed'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un embraces a soldier during a welcoming ceremony for members of the 528th Engineer Regiment after they returned from an overseas mission, at the April 25 Cultural and Tourism Center in Pyongyang, North Korea, December 12, 2025.

North Korean leader Kim hails troops returning from Russia mission, state media says


After veto, Russia says big powers need to stop 'strangling' North Korea

Russia vetoed the annual renewal of a panel of experts monitoring enforcement of longstanding United Nations sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un pose for a photo during their meeting in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2019. Picture taken April 25, 2019.

Putin's spy chief visited North Korea, Russian intelligence service says

The meetings come as Pyongyang seeks to expand its diplomatic engagement after COVID-19 lockdowns.

 Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin attends a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with members of Security Council and the government and the heads of law enforcement agencies, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia October 30, 2023.

North Korea, China commit to bolster ties in Beijing talks- KCNA

Additional representatives from China and North Korea met in the same period of time.

 North Korea's Kim Song Nam, and Liu Jianchao meet in Beijing, China March 21, 2024

North Korea leader Kim guides new solid-fuel engine for hypersonic missile, KCNA says

N. Korea conducted a flight test of an intermediate-range hypersonic missile which it said at the time used a new solid-fuel engine and also tested the operation of a maneuverable warhead.

 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends what state media report was a launching ceremony for a new tactical nuclear attack submarine in North Korea, in this picture released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 8, 2023.

North Korea's Kim rides car given by Putin

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un pose for a photo during their meeting in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2019. Picture taken April 25, 2019.

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un orders heightened war preparations, KCNA says

Kim Jong Un watches North-Korean war-like practice drills after the start of annual combined military drills by the Us and South Korea.

 NORTH KOREAN leader Kim Jong Un inspecting nuclear warheads at an undisclosed location.

North Korea has sent 6,700 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korea says

North Korea has shipped about 6,700 containers carrying millions of munitions to Russia since July to support its war against Ukraine

 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends what state media report was a launching ceremony for a new tactical nuclear attack submarine in North Korea, in this picture released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 8, 2023.

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles - South Korea report

North Korea has said since last week that it had tested "strategic" cruise missiles, implying they may be designed to carry nuclear warheads.

 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees a strategic cruise missile test aboard a navy warship in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on August 21, 2023.

North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles, KCNA says

In recent months, the North has tested an array of weapons that include ballistic missile systems that are under development and an underwater drone.

 A general view of fire assault drill at an undisclosed location in North Korea March 10, 2023 in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

North Korea's AI development raises concerns, report says

North Korea established the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute in 2013, and in recent years, several companies have promoted commercial products featuring AI.

 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gestures as he watches the test-firing of a new-type tactical guided weapon according to state media, North Korea, in this undated photo released on April 16, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).