N Korea’s Kim orders military to prepare for possible ‘war’ SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrapped up the year with fresh threats of a nuclear attack on Seoul and ... Published 01 Jan, 2024 05:40am
World N Korea’s Kim calls for ‘accelerated’ war preparations SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his party to “accelerate” war preparations including its nuclear... Published 29 Dec, 2023 02:58am
World North Korea’s Kim warns of ‘nuclear attack’ if provoked with nukes SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang would not hesitate to launch a nuclear attack if an enemy... Published 21 Dec, 2023 09:55am
World N Korea fires ICBM after condemning US ‘war’ moves SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday that has a range to hit anywhere in... Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World Blinken to visit South Korea as North Korea, Russia deepen ties SEOUL: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to arrive in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with his South Korean... Published 08 Nov, 2023 10:29am
World US, South Korean officials huddle for new nuclear war planning talks SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday a new nuclear consultative group between South Korea and... Published 18 Jul, 2023 10:31am
World Russia investigating if this week’s North Korean test missile crashed in its waters Russia is investigating whether a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile crashed in its waters during a... Published 15 Jul, 2023 01:19pm
World South Korea asks China to play ‘constructive role’ against North’s threats SEOUL: South Korea’s Foreign Minister Park Jin on Friday called on China to play a “constructive role” in curbing... Published 14 Jul, 2023 06:57pm
World North Korea fires ICBM as South Korea, Japan leaders meet at NATO SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) off its east coast on Wednesday,... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:11pm
World North Korea says it tested a new solid-fuel ICBM, warns of ‘extreme’ horror SEOUL: North Korea said on Friday it had tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the... Published 14 Apr, 2023 10:45am
World Russia conducts test launch of ‘advanced’ ICBM MOSCOW: Russia has conducted what it said was the successful test launch of an “advanced” intercontinental ballistic... Published 12 Apr, 2023 10:26am
World North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off its east coast, South Korea says SEOUL: North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off its east coast on Wednesday as its rivals South Korea and the... Published 22 Mar, 2023 05:37pm
Business & Finance South Korea announces list of banned items for third-party export to North SEOUL: South Korea on Tuesday announced a “watch-list” to prevent export of items linked to North Korea’s satellite... Published 21 Mar, 2023 10:29am
World North Korea’s Kim leads ‘nuclear counterattack’ simulation drill SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led two days of military drills “simulating a nuclear counterattack”,... Published 20 Mar, 2023 12:14pm
World North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile: South’s military SEOUL: North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on Sunday, Seoul’s military said, the fourth show of force... Published 19 Mar, 2023 10:26am
World North Korea claims almost 800,000 have signed up to fight against US SEOUL: North Korea claims that about 800,000 of its citizens volunteered to join or reenlist in the nation’s... Published 18 Mar, 2023 02:05pm
World Kim Jong Un and daughter oversee North Korea’s ICBM launch SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter, personally oversaw the recent test-firing of... Published 17 Mar, 2023 11:15am
World North Korea launches ICBM ahead of South Korea-Japan summit SEOUL: North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the sea between the Korean... Published 16 Mar, 2023 11:22am
World North Korea unveils ‘record’ number of ICBMs at military parade SEOUL: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversaw a major military parade showcasing a record number of nuclear and... Published 09 Feb, 2023 10:15am
World North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles after unprecedented year of tests SEOUL: North Korea fired three ballistic missiles toward the sea east of the Korean Peninsula on Saturday, the South... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 11:12am
World Kim vows North Korea to have world’s most powerful nuclear force SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country aimed to have the world’s most powerful nuclear force as he... Published 27 Nov, 2022 10:29am
World North Korea’s Kim oversees ICBM test, vows more nuclear weapons SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to counter U.S. nuclear threats with nuclear weapons as he inspected... Published 19 Nov, 2022 09:54am
World US wants China to ‘use its influence’ on North Korea BANGKOK: The United States will ask China, North Korea’s primary ally, to help rein in Pyongyang after it tested a... Published 18 Nov, 2022 08:34pm
World US military test launches ICBM WASHINGTON: The US military tested an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, the second in less... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
World US military test launches ICBM WASHINGTON: The US military tested an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, the second in less... Published 07 Sep, 2022 06:40pm
World US tests ICBM after Ukraine, China-linked delays WASHINGTON: The United States successfully tested a long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Tuesday after ... Published 17 Aug, 2022 06:07am
World US issues sanctions targeting North Korean weapons of mass destruction program WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two Russian banks, a North Korean company and a person... Published 27 May, 2022 08:15pm
World North Korea testing 'nuclear detonation device': Seoul SEOUL: North Korea has trialled a "nuclear detonation device", a senior South Korean presidential official said... Updated 25 May, 2022 03:41pm
World North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles after reporting COVID outbreak SEOUL: North Korea fired three ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea said,... Updated 12 May, 2022 07:02pm
World US issues fresh North Korea sanctions after recent missile launches WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday slapped sanctions on five entities it accused of providing support to North... Published 01 Apr, 2022 08:43pm