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North Korea threatens strong response after U.S. Secretary of State calls it a ‘rogue state’

North Korea has vowed to “strongly respond” after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio referred to the country as a “rogue state,” marking Pyongyang’s...

Trump will pursue complete denuclearization of North Korea, says White House

U.S. President Donald Trump will pursue the "complete denuclearization of North Korea," a White House official said Tuesday, amid questions over whether Trump's recent...

North Korean soldier found with Samsung phone by Ukrainian forces

A North Korean soldier deployed to Russia who was reportedly killed by Ukrainian forces was found with a cell phone manufactured by South Korean...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspects nuclear facility, calls for stronger nuclear shield

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a nuclear-material production base and a nuclear weapons institute, emphasizing that strengthening the nuclear shield is "indispensable"...

Fire breaks out on Air Busan plane bound for Hong Kong at Gimhae Airport in South Korea

A fire broke out on an Air Busan plane bound for Hong Kong at Gimhae International Airport in Busan late Tuesday evening. At around 10:30...

Yoon Suk Yeol becomes first incumbent president to be indicted in Korean history

The state prosecution service indicted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday evening on charges of masterminding an insurrection and abusing his authority over his...

North Korea test-fires strategic cruise missiles, Kim declares ‘war deterrence complete’

North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported early Sunday that the regime test-fired strategic cruise missiles the day before. North Korean leader Kim...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un absent from Supreme Assembly, no message to U.S.

North Korea convened its Supreme People’s Assembly, its highest legislative body, from January 22 to 23 but refrained from issuing any external messages to...

North Korea tightens punishments for divorce and abortion, defector testimonies reveal

North Korea has reportedly intensified punishments for divorce and abortion, according to testimonies from recent defectors. The Korea Institute for National Unification (KINU) published its...

North Korea reportedly sending artillery-focused reinforcements to Russia’s Kursk battlefield

North Korea is reportedly preparing to deploy reinforcements, primarily artillery units, to Russia’s Kursk region within the next two months, according to a report...