Hong Min

Scrapping South Korea's "kill chain" might reduce tensions with North Korea, experts suggest.

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 conducted five missile launches since late February, including four in April alone, exploiting US focus on the Middle East to accelerate nuclear weapons development while strengthening ties with Russia and positioning itself as an irreversible nuclear state.

North Korea accelerates nuclear development amid Middle East war, conducting five missile launches since February.

North Korea accelerates nuclear development amid Middle East turmoil.

North Korea conducted five ballistic missile tests since February, exploiting global distractions from the Iran conflict to solidify its irreversible nuclear status while deepening military ties with Russia and signaling deterrence against South Korea.

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, supervised by Kim Jong Un.

North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles testing cluster bomb warheads under Kim Jong Un's supervision.

North Korea's exports to China surged to $73.26 million in March, the highest since 2017, as bilateral trade recovered 14.3 percent annually, reflecting warming ties and resumed transport links between the nations.

North Korea tests cluster munitions in a short-range ballistic missile launch overseen by Kim Jong Un.

North Korea fired ballistic missiles to test cluster bomb warhead capabilities under Kim Jong Un's supervision.

Cơ quan tình báo Hàn Quốc tin rằng con gái ông Kim Jong-un có thể kế vị cha trong tương lai.

North Korea tested a missile engine under Kim Jong Un's supervision. The engine has a maximum thrust of 2,500 kilotons.

Kim Jong Un vows to maintain North Korea's nuclear status. He labels South Korea as the 'most hostile state'.

North Korea accelerates nuclear development amid Middle East turmoil.

North Korea exploited U.S. preoccupation with Iran to accelerate its nuclear program, conducting five missile tests since February, including four in April-the highest monthly total since January 2024-demonstrating enhanced capabilities amid shifting global security dynamics.

North Korea increases missile activity amid Middle East conflict, launching five missiles since February.

North Korea conducted five missile launches since late February, with four in April alone, exploiting US Middle East involvement and strengthening ties with Russia to accelerate its nuclear weapons development and consolidate its irreversible nuclear status.

North Korea conducted five missile launches since late February, including four in April alone, exploiting US-Middle East focus and strengthened Russian ties to advance its irreversible nuclear weapons program while international norms collapse.

North Korea accelerated nuclear weapons development with five missile launches since late February, exploiting US focus on the Middle East and strengthening Russian ties to establish itself as an irreversible nuclear power amid deteriorating global security norms.

North Korea tested cluster bombs in its latest missile launch, supervised by Kim Jong Un.

North Korea tests cluster bombs in a short-range ballistic missile launch supervised by Kim Jong Un.

North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles testing cluster bomb warheads under Kim Jong Un's supervision.

North Korea tests cluster bombs in short-range ballistic missile launches supervised by Kim Jong Un.

North Korea tests cluster bombs in a short-range ballistic missile launch supervised by Kim Jong Un.

Kim Jong Un attended a rocket engine test. The test aims to enhance North Korea's strike capability. A new battle tank was also demonstrated.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of a high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine. The test aims to strengthen missile capabilities. A key development is expected by end of year.

US allies and rivals in Asia, including North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China, watch war in Middle East

Scrapping South Korea's "kill chain" might reduce tensions with North Korea, experts suggest.

North Korea conducted five missile launches since late February, including four in April alone, exploiting Middle East instability and strengthened Russia ties to accelerate nuclear weapons development while positioning itself as an irreversible nuclear state.

North Korea accelerates nuclear development amidst Middle East turmoil.

North Korea conducted five missile launches since late February, including four in April alone, demonstrating advanced nuclear warhead miniaturization and saturation attack tactics while exploiting global instability and strengthened Russian ties to accelerate its irreversible nuclear arsenal development.

North Korea accelerates nuclear development amid Middle East turmoil.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un vowed to maintain irreversible nuclear weapons status and designated South Korea the most hostile state, warning of merciless retaliation while increasing defense spending to 15.8 percent, reinforcing Pyongyang's nuclear deterrent amid regional tensions.

North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles testing cluster munitions under Kim Jong Un's supervision.

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, supervised by leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korea tested cluster bombs in a short-range ballistic missile launch supervised by Kim Jong Un.

North Korea tests cluster munitions in a short-range ballistic missile launch overseen by Kim Jong Un.

North Korea tests new weapons, drawing lessons from the Iran war and Ukraine conflict to bolster its military capabilities.

North Korea tested a high-thrust solid-fuel engine for ICBMs. The engine produced 2,500 kilonewtons of thrust. Leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the test.

North Korea tested a high-thrust engine under Kim Jong Un's observation. The engine is for a missile capable of targeting the US mainland.