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N. Korea's Kim calls for bolstering war preparations in 'offensive' way: KCNA

N. Korea's Kim calls for bolstering war preparations in 'offensive' way: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for preparing for a possible war in an "offensive" manner, the North's state media said Thursday, as South Korea and the United States plan to stage joint military drills later this month.

2023-08-10 08:00

CTBTO chief urges N. Korea to take 'small step' in nuclear test moratorium

CTBTO chief urges N. Korea to take 'small step' in nuclear test moratorium

The head of the international body tasked with overseeing a global ban on nuclear tests said Wednesday that he hopes to see North Korea take a "small step" in committing not to proceed with what would be its seventh nuclear test.

2023-08-09 17:13

N. Korea, Russia defend Moscow's war with Ukraine during showing of film over Nazi trials

N. Korea, Russia defend Moscow's war with Ukraine during showing of film over Nazi trials

North Korea and Russia reaffirmed their efforts for stronger ties earlier this week during a joint showing of a Russian film portraying post-World War II trials of Nazis, according to the North's state media, in what could be an event to defend Moscow's war with Ukraine.

2023-08-09 17:13

N. Korea vows to launch satellites at any time

N. Korea vows to launch satellites at any time

A North Korean propaganda outlet said Wednesday the country will launch satellites at any time, following its failed attempt to launch its first military spy satellite in late May.

2023-08-09 14:26

North Korean hacking of Russian technology highlights distrust between allies: experts

North Korean hacking of Russian technology highlights distrust between allies: experts

A team of North Korean hackers reportedly breached the computer networks of a major Russian weapons maker for at least five months last year, in an episode analysts said demonstrates deep-rooted distrust between the two countries.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-08-08 16:44

N. Korea urges all-out efforts to minimize damage from Typhoon Khanun

N. Korea urges all-out efforts to minimize damage from Typhoon Khanun

North Korea on Tuesday renewed its call for efforts to minimize potential damage from the approaching Typhoon Khanun, saying the country's economy could be dealt a blow if it does not thoroughly prepare for it.

2023-08-08 09:19

North Korea's arms exports to Russia likely to increase: analysts

North Korea's arms exports to Russia likely to increase: analysts

As Seoul cements its position as one of the world's fastest-growing arms exporters, Pyongyang may also be aiming to emulate the South's success.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-08-07 16:53

N. Korean leader's visits to arms factories apparently had 'multiple' purposes: Seoul

N. Korean leader's visits to arms factories apparently had 'multiple' purposes: Seoul

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appears to have visited major weapons factories last week for "multiple" purposes, including a response to a planned military exercise between Seoul and Washington, and an intention for arms exports, South Korea's unification ministry said Monday.

2023-08-07 12:30

N. Korea on alert as Typhoon Khanun approaches

N. Korea on alert as Typhoon Khanun approaches

North Korea on Monday issued an alert against Typhoon Khanun and called for efforts to prevent possible damage as the typhoon was forecast to hit the Korean Peninsula later this week.

2023-08-07 10:56

Why are over 70% of North Korean defectors female?

Why are over 70% of North Korean defectors female?

Every day, news about North Korea is broadcast to the world - updates on ballistic missile launches, nuclear threats and spy satellites. While many are intrigued by the country's rampant military threats and mysterious operations, significantly less attention is paid to the people that flee over its borders.

2023-08-06 17:55

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