North Korea deployed approximately 15,000 troops to Russia's Ukraine war, earning an estimated $13 billion over three years, demonstrated by their debut participation in Moscow's reduced Victory Day parade alongside Russian forces.
A former US official declares denuclearizing North Korea a failure due to overreliance on sanctions.
North Korea constitutionally mandated automatic nuclear retaliation if leader Kim Jong-un is killed or incapacitated, responding to Iran's leadership losses in recent US-Israeli strikes and signaling heightened security concerns over potential decapitation attacks.
North Korea amended its constitution to mandate automatic nuclear strikes if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated or incapacitated during foreign attacks, reportedly prompted by US-Israeli strikes that killed Iranian leadership in March.
North Korean ‘K9-type' howitzer poses new military threat to South
North Korea will deploy three battalions of new 155-millimeter self-propelled gun-howitzers along its southern border this year, placing Seoul within firing range at over 60 kilometers, according to leader Kim Jong-un's factory inspection announcement.
North Korea solidifies its stance on not giving up nuclear weapons in its revised constitution.
North Korea modifies its constitution to eliminate reunification and declare itself a separate state.
North Korea expanded its nuclear arsenal with Russian technology transfers in 2025-2026, conducting six tests and developing advanced missiles, while the U.S. shifted toward "managed coexistence" instead of denuclearization amid stalled diplomatic talks.
Retired Danish chef Ulrich Larsen spent a decade undercover infiltrating North Korea, exposing how organized crime and weapons trafficking fund Kim Jong-Un's regime while evading international sanctions.
Kim Jong-un's new outfit signals boldness and pride in North Korea's tactical nuclear program.
The US must deliver full nuclear propulsion and fuel cycle technology to South Korea now to counter North Korea's naval nuclear ambitions.
Lawmakers voted to impeach Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, citing probable cause.
Artist Beeple displays robotic dogs with hyperrealistic faces of famous leaders and billionaires in Berlin.
Visitors can experience the Korean Demilitarized Zone at the JSA Experience Museum in Paju.
North Korea conducted five missile tests over two months, with four in April alone, advancing its nuclear arsenal while exploiting geopolitical tensions and weakening international oversight to develop long-range capabilities threatening the United States.
North Korea and Russia plan to formalize military cooperation through a 2027-2031 agreement involving arms transfers, technology sharing, and joint training, signaling evolution from transactional partnership into institutionalized alliance with potential post-Ukraine war implications.
North Korea constitutionally authorized automatic nuclear strikes if Kim Jong-un is killed or its command system attacked, reflecting fears of leadership assassination following Iran's recent experience and escalating regional tensions significantly.
A former US official declares denuclearizing North Korea a failure due to overreliance on sanctions.
The International Atomic Energy Agency warns North Korea has significantly accelerated nuclear weapon production across multiple uranium enrichment facilities, potentially expanding its estimated arsenal from dozens to substantially more warheads despite international sanctions.
Kim Jong-un praises North Korea's new 155mm self-propelled howitzer capable of reaching Seoul.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un inspected a new 155mm self-propelled howitzer with a range of over 60 km.
North Korea rejected international nuclear non-proliferation obligations at the UN conference, asserting its sovereign right to nuclear weapons and denouncing US pressure, as Pyongyang continues expanding its estimated 90-warhead arsenal despite decades of sanctions and failed diplomacy.
North Korea targets Korea-US security cooperation in its NPT statement.
Nordkorea removes reunification goal from its constitution, defining itself geographically.
A Trump-Kim meeting is not currently scheduled during Trump's upcoming Asia trip, a White House official said.
Retired Danish chef Ulrich Larsen spent a decade undercover infiltrating North Korea, exposing organized crime funding Kim Jong-Un's regime and obtaining a weapons trafficking list, contributing to sanctions evasion investigations within the secretive dictatorship.
North Korea's threat to South Korea is more challenging since WWII, says a top commander.
The International Atomic Energy Agency warns North Korea is significantly accelerating nuclear weapons production across multiple uranium enrichment facilities, with an estimated 50 warheads already assembled, escalating regional security concerns amid continued diplomatic isolation and UN sanctions.
North Korean hackers controlled 76% of cryptocurrency stolen in 2026, primarily through two major heists totaling nearly $600 million, exploiting crypto's lack of institutional safeguards and leveraging artificial intelligence for increasingly sophisticated attacks.
North Korea denounces new US sanctions, vowing a proper response to counter Washington's hostile policy.
North Korea and Belarus signed a friendship treaty after a summit between Kim Jong-un and Alexander Lukashenko.
North Korea test-fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles under Kim Jong-un's supervision.
Russia and North Korea cemented military ties by unveiling a monument honoring North Korean troops who fought in Ukraine's Kursk Oblast, signaling deepening cooperation as Russia's invasion momentum slows and Ukrainian forces gain ground.
North Korea's parliament approved a law allowing automatic nuclear strike if its leader is attacked.
North Korea amended its constitution in March to authorize automatic nuclear strikes if Kim Jong-un is assassinated by foreign attack, prompted by Iran's leadership targeting and reflecting escalating security concerns over leadership vulnerability.
North Korea constitutionally mandated automatic nuclear retaliation if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated, reportedly responding to Iran's Supreme Leader's killing by US-Israeli strikes and viewing the decapitation attack as a strategic threat model.
Lãnh đạo Triều Tiên Kim Jong-un thị sát nhà máy sản xuất pháo tự hành.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspects new artillery capable of hitting Seoul.
North Korea refuses to join nuclear non-proliferation treaties, rejecting international pressure to dismantle its nuclear program.
North Korea can produce twenty warheads annually, according to Seoul's estimates.
South Korea's Assembly speaker calls for patience toward North Korea amid external uncertainties.
North Korean soldiers choose death over capture to protect their families from punishment.
North Korea denounced fresh U.S. sanctions targeting eight individuals and two entities for cyber-related money laundering, vowing measured countermeasures while dismissing Washington's pressure tactics as ineffective amid stalled diplomatic negotiations.
Russia attempts to gain a foothold in Ukraine's eastern region, amid ongoing attacks on civilians.
Lawmakers voted to impeach Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, citing probable cause.
South Korea debates whether to call North Korea "Bukhan" or "Joseon", its official name.
Kim Jong-un confirms North Korean troops practice "self-blasting" or suicide rather than being captured.
North Korea's successful nuclear program appeals to Iran as a deterrent model, yet analysts warn that pursuing weaponization exposes Tehran to preemptive strikes, creating a strategic vulnerability that differs fundamentally from Pyongyang's protected position near China and Russia.
North Korea's human rights group documented at least 144 public executions under Kim Jong-un from 2011-2024, with Pyongyang strategically targeting specific groups to enforce obedience and maximize fear among political and military elites.