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North Korean scientists successfully conducted the test-firing of a newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile. (Photo: File/PTI)

North Korea's veteran female newsreader Ri Chun-hee returns to declare ICBM launch

'The Party Centre approves an ICBM test-fire', and the test is to be carried out at 9am on July 4'.

04 Jul 2017 4:17 PM

There are still doubts whether the North can miniaturise a nuclear weapon sufficiently to fit it onto a missile nose cone, or has mastered the technology needed for it to survive re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. (Photo: AP/Representational)

North Korea confirms launch of new missile, lands in Sea of Japan

The ‘landmark’ test of a Hwasong-14 missile was overseen by leader Kim Jong-Un and flew 930 kilometres before landing in the Sea of Japan.

04 Jul 2017 12:22 PM

People watch news on TV showing a file image of a missile launch by North Korea at the Seoul Railway Station, South Korea. (Photo: AP)

North Korea launches ballistic missile, says South Korea military

Japan's government said the missile was believed to have landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan.

04 Jul 2017 7:54 AM

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye. (Photo: AP)

North Korea vows to execute former South Korean president

KCNA accused Park of pushing forward a secret operation to ;replace the supreme leadership' of the North beginning in late 2015.

28 Jun 2017 7:45 PM

North Korea recently tested a small rocket engine. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

US official says North Korea conducts small rocket engine test

The respected 38 North analysis group however said it was not clear whether the test, conducted at the North's Sohae satellite launch site.

28 Jun 2017 2:11 PM

American student Otto Warmbier, center, is escorted at the Supreme Court in Pyongyang, North Korea. Warmbier, whose parents say has been in a coma while serving a 15-year prison term in North Korea, was released and returned to the United States Tuesday, June 13, 2017, as the Trump administration revealed a rare exchange with the reclusive country. (Photo: AP)

Mystery to us as well: N Korea acusses US of 'smear campaign' over Warmbier's death

The North had earlier Friday denied torturing or mistreating Warmbier, in the first official reaction to his death.

23 Jun 2017 3:41 PM

Warmbier had suffered severe brain damage during his captivity. (Photo: AP)

North Korea denies torturing US student Warmbier: KCNA

The article criticized South Korea for using Warmbier's case to seek the release of other detainees, including 6 South Korean nationals.

23 Jun 2017 2:36 PM

Tensions soar over Warmbier's death, North Korea calls Trump a 'psychopath'

A series of atomic tests and missile launches since last year have ratcheted up tensions on the Korean peninsula.

22 Jun 2017 12:55 PM

Analysts said his death will likely cast a shadow on relations between the US and North Korea (Photo: AP)

Post Warmbier's death, US send supersonic bombers in Korean Peninsula

The family of American college student Otto Warmbier said the 22-year-old died Monday, days after his release from North Korea.

20 Jun 2017 8:09 PM

No more US-N Korea trips: Travel firm used by Warmbier after his death

Otto Warmbier died 6 days after his return to the US, with US President Donald Trump blaming Pyongyang's ‘brutal regime’ for his plight.

20 Jun 2017 11:47 AM

South Korean President Moon Jae-in appointed Kang after the opposition-led parliament failed to issue a report on the outcome of its confirmation hearing for her. (Photo: United Nations)

In a first, South Korea appoints woman as foreign minister

Kang Kyung-wha was appointed as UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights in September 2006.

19 Jun 2017 2:17 PM

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, bottom center, poses with attendees for a group photo during a meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on Jeju Island, South Korea. (Photo: AP)

China, SKorea put missile rift on hold to join AIIB meeting

The China-led Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank has 77 member countries, including some American allies such as Britain and Australia.

16 Jun 2017 12:00 PM

A US missile defense system called Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, is installed on a golf course in Seongju, South Korea. (Photo: AP/File)

THAAD deployment in South Korea to be delayed for environmental assessment

President Moon on Monday ordered an investigation into who tried to avoid avoid the 'green audit' of the THAAD deployment site.

07 Jun 2017 7:26 PM

The rescue comes days after South Korea returned six North Korean fishermen rescued from straying fishing boats. (Photo: Representational/File)

South Korea will return 4 North Koreans ‘if they want to go back’

North and South Korea remain in a technical state of war since their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, not a peace treaty.

05 Jun 2017 11:28 AM

Concern among the international community over the North's weapons programme was further raised after North Korea test-fired yet another ballistic missile. (Photo: AP/File)

After US tests missile, North Korea says it can launch ICBMs at any time

The North has carried out two atomic tests and dozens of missile launches since the beginning of last year.

31 May 2017 4:12 PM

In this May 2, 2017, file photo, a U.S. missile defense system called Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is installed at a golf course in Seongju, South Korea. Two experts talk to The Associated Press about what would happen if North Korea fired at targets near and far. (Photo: AP)

South Korea Prez orders probe into US THAAD addition

THAAD system battery was initially deployed in March with just 2 of its load of 6 launchers to counter the North Korean missile threat.

31 May 2017 11:03 AM

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile off western Japan

The suspected Scud-type missile launched from the coastal town of Wonsan flew about 450 kilometers (280 miles).

29 May 2017 8:41 AM

A picture of Hwasong-12, a new type of ballistic missile, launched from an undisclosed location in North Korea. (Photo: AP)

New missile can carry N-warhead: North Korea

That would require a flight of 8,000 km or more and technology to ensure a warhead’s stable re-entry into the atmosphere.

16 May 2017 3:46 AM

North Korea missile test: US calls for stronger sanction

Multiple sets of UN and US sanctions against N Korea have done little to deter Pyongyang from pursuing its nuclear and missile ambitions.

14 May 2017 11:34 AM

It was also North Korea’s first launch since a controversial US missile defence system deployed in South Korea became operational on May 2 and follows a failed April 29 ballistic missile test. (Photo: AP)

North Korea fires missile after South Korean prez Moon Jae-In pledges dialogue

Moon Jae-In had said that he was willing to visit Pyongyang ‘in the right circumstances’.

14 May 2017 9:12 AM

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